‘This manager is brave enough to tell him he needs to go’ — Allardyce backs Jesus as Ronaldo faces suspension

Sam Allardyce has backed Jorge Jesus ’s handling of the Cristiano Ronaldo walkout controversy, insisting that the Portugal boss has the character required to tell the 41-year-old his international career may be over. Speaking on the ‘No Tippy Tappy Football’ podcast , the former Premier League manager drew a direct comparison with the decision Erik ten Hag made when he sent Ronaldo away from Manchester United in November 2022. The controversy erupted after Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp ahead of their Nations League fixture against Denmark, following a dispute with Jesus over game time.