Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has fanned the flames of controversy by sharing a post claiming that Portuguese people ‘deserve mediocrity’ after her brother sensationally stormed out of the national team’s training camp amid a row with manager Jorge Jesus. Breaking his silence on Instagram, the 41-year-old shared that he was heading home after Jorge’s comments in his press conference on Wednesday, when he appeared to confirm that Ronaldo would not start their Nations League clash against Denmark. Ronaldo’s shock departure has sparked claims that he might retire from national team duty for good, prompting missives of support from his fans on social media. His eldest sister Elma Aveiro was so taken by one message that she posted it to her Instagram story, which began: ‘The national team deserved better structuring. The Portuguese press deserved more competence and fewer guesses. ‘As for the Portuguese… well, they don’t deserve the best in anything. We are envious, contemptuous, ignorant, and we deserve to return to the mediocrity we always had in football before CR7. Thank you for everything CR7!’Underscoring her endorsement of the incendiary statement, Elma added her own comment which read: ‘Everything has been said (prayer hands emoji)’. Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Elma has come out in support of her brother after his shock exit from the Portugal camp (Source: Elma_Official/Instagram) His eldest sister agreed that the Portuguese people ‘deserve mediocrity’ for their treatment of her brotherElma was not the only supporter from inside Ronaldo’s camp to suggest that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had been treated unfairly, with Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre – who is friends with the Al-Nassr superstar – claiming he had been ‘betrayed’ by Jesus. ‘There was a meeting yesterday, Tuesday night,’ he told Spanish programme El Chiringuito. ‘A meeting between the Federation president, the coach, and Cristiano. Jorge Jesus apologized to Cristiano for the disregard shown in making him warm up for 30 minutes instead of playing him. ‘And not only did he apologize privately, but he also told him he would apologize publicly, that he would publicly admit his mistake. That’s Jorge Jesus’s promise to Cristiano. And then he goes to the press conference and tells this many lies that nobody believes. ‘That’s why Cristiano explodes, because he feels betrayed. There’s nothing more to it, it’s really like that. Your coach comes to you privately: “Look, see, this is how it was, you understand me, okay, I didn’t manage the situation well, we’re in this together, I’m sorry. If there’s a press conference, I’ll clarify everything, I’ll apologize, don’t worry, everything will be fine, everything will be resolved.” Then you go to the press conference 12 hours later and leave Cristiano still…’Worse, you’re acting tough, saying that you’re the one in charge and that Cristiano is just another player. Go home and move on. That’s why I say: betrayal.’ Ronaldo initially failed to train with his Portugal team-mates on Wednesday for a third consecutive session, on the heels of the long-standing captain being left on the bench for the duration of the team’s 2-1 win against Norway on Sunday. Portugal boss Jorge, who also coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, admitted the player was ‘angry’ with him but insisted there were no issues between the two despite simmering tensions.Ronaldo’s own Instagram statement said: ‘After the national team coach’s press conference, and following a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the national team training camp.’In due time, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led to my departure from the national team, to which I have always dedicated myself. Ronaldo’s friend, journalist Edu Aguirre has said that his departure was sparked by ‘betrayal’ (Source: Edu Aguirre/Instagram) Após a conferência de imprensa do Selecionador Nacional, e no seguimento de uma conversa com o Presidente da Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, tomei a decisão de deixar o estágio da Seleção Nacional.A seu tempo, direi a verdade a todos os Portugueses sobre as razões que… pic.twitter.com/j8Qrws9KTS— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 30, 2026 Ronaldo confirmed on Wednesday night that he had left the camp amid a row with Jorge Jesus’Now is the time to wish good luck to Portugal and to all my teammates.’Portugal responded with a statement of their own, which read: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp. Our preparations for the next games continue with our 24 players with maximum focus on the results.’Ronaldo had been seen leaving the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen while the rest of his team-mates trained. His private jet flew to the Danish city from Madrid and the player boarded the plane a short while after it landed.The tension seems to have boiled over following Jesus’ press conference. The manager said: ‘There was no incident whatsoever.’Any player – and I was a player myself – when you spend 20 or 30 minutes warming up and then don’t get on, no-one is happy about that.’Afterwards, as coach, I decided not to bring him on. It’s nothing to make a fuss about.’Jesus also suggested Goncalo Ramos would keep his place in the side ahead of Ronaldo for the Denmark game on Thursday. ‘If I need [Ronaldo], he’ll come on,’ he said. ‘If I don’t need him, he won’t.’ Ronaldo had held showdown talks with Jesus in the morning, in addition to the head of the Portuguese FA following being an unused substitute in the win over Norway.It was the first time in 18 years that Ronaldo has not featured at all for Portugal – aside from injury or suspension absences.At full-time on Sunday, Ronaldo stormed straight down the tunnel and did not return to thank the travelling fans alongside his team-mates. Footage of the moment Ronaldo left the team camp has emerged on social media The 41-year-old was an unused substitute in Portugal’s game with Norway on SundayJesus had originally planned to bring on the veteran striker for a 30-minute cameo but then decided to leave him on the bench.Reports in Portugal claimed the talks between Ronaldo and Jesus were ‘calm and cordial’, but his decision to leave the squad suggests otherwise.The shocking move means that Ronaldo will not be involved in his country’s next game against Denmark.It is an inauspicious start to the relationship between Jesus and Ronaldo, who opted not to retire from international duty after the World Cup. Only a week ago, Ronaldo reiterated his commitment to the cause, saying: ‘I had a conversation with our president, with our coach (about his future).’I still believe that I’m able to help the national team to reach what they want, and will finish when I feel like I’m not doing anything here.’I think I can give to the national team my support, not only through the goals, but also outside of football.’This is a new young generation. But for me the basic point is to be able on the pitch to score the goals and to help the team win games.’Ronaldo will turn 42 in February and has scored three goals in five games for Al-Nassr so far in the Saudi Pro League this season.Jesus and Ronaldo worked together successfully for a year when the 72-year-old was in charge of Al-Nassr but they could be on a collision course if the forward’s playing time remains limited.Roberto Martinez stepped down after Portugal’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain and when Jesus was announced as his successor, he was asked the Ronaldo question.Jesus insisted: ‘As long as he’s playing and is in a condition to be selected, I will pick him, within certain limits and under the conditions that I consider best for the national team.’