Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal defender Nuno Mendes have sparked debate after reportedly unfollowing each other on Instagram, shortly after Mendes made a controversial statement earlier this morning.
According to reports circulating online, Ronaldo was the first to unfollow Mendes on the social media platform. Mendes then also unfollowed the Portugal captain.
Adding further fuel to the discussion, Mendes is reportedly said to have followed Lionel Messi after unfollowing Ronaldo, further intensifying debate among football fans on social media.
The incident comes at a time when there is already uncertainty within the Portugal national team following tensions reportedly involving Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus’ coaching staff, as well as Ronaldo’s decision to leave the team’s camp.
However, it has not been officially confirmed that the unfollowing is the result of a disagreement between the two players. Mendes’ statement and the exact reason behind the move remain unclear, so the reports should be treated with caution.
For now, the incident has added to the discussion surrounding the situation within the Portugal squad, with fans watching closely for the next developments involving Ronaldo, Mendes and the national team.