Manu Carreño calls CR7's letter 'dynamite' in SER
In the early hours of yesterday, Cristiano Ronaldo released a six‑page statement that broke the silence on his relationship with the Portugal national team and coach Jorge Jesus, prompting the provisional resignation of the former Real Madrid player who was in charge of the Portuguese side.
Ronaldo breaks his silence
The extensive text, distributed by the news agency EFE and written by journalist Yaca Garcia‑Planas, outlines eight points agreed with the manager, including the demand that the coach admit that keeping a player warming up for thirty minutes is unacceptable for any footballer, even for figures such as Pelé or Maradona.
Ronaldo emphasizes that this admission was requested by him and that, according to Jesus himself, “it bothers any player”. The former Madrid striker also notes that the coach acknowledged having made a mistake by not removing a player in that situation.
Carreño sparks controversy on SER
The hottest reaction came from journalist Manu Carreño, who on the SER network nicknamed Cristiano “C’EGO7”. Carreño, visibly perplexed, remarked that the statement, released “this afternoon (from yesterday)”, left many listeners speechless.
Ronaldo confronts Jesus, citing Pelé and Maradona after bench snub
In his words, Carreño said: “I don’t know if C’EGO7 will replace CR7; I say this with all respect, but I still don’t understand the logic of the message”. He also recalled that Jesus himself had admitted that a thirty‑minute heat situation “doesn’t sit well with anyone”.
The episode, described as “between forgiveness and reproach”, has generated an avalanche of opinions, but Carreño’s stands out for its critical tone and its direct reference to the nickname he has coined for the Portuguese star.
Ronaldo asks Jorge Jesus to read a text comparing him to Pelé and Maradona
Overall, the letter from CR7 and the media controversy surrounding it mark an unprecedented moment in recent Portuguese history, highlighting the tension between the country’s most decorated player and the national team’s technical leadership.