Portugal announces squad for match with Croats, Ronaldo leaves the national team ahead of schedule

The Portuguese Football Federation has announced the squad for the match with the Croatian national team, which will be held on September 23 in Split as part of the Nations League draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in the upcoming match. The Portuguese striker left the national team's location ahead of schedule.

The Portuguese Football Federation did not disclose the reasons for Ronaldo's departure from the national team.

Ronaldo has been playing for the Portuguese national team since 2003. As part of the national team, he became the European champion in 2016 and the winner of the Nations League in 2019.