Cristiano Ronaldo has been at odds with several Portugal coaches over the years. His relationship with Carlos Queiroz, who was in charge of the Portugal team from 2008 to 2010, began to deteriorate after just two years. Ronaldo responded to questions from journalists about the team's elimination during the 2010 World Cup by saying, "Speak with Carlos Queiroz."
Ronaldo also had problems with Paulo Bento, who was in charge of the team from 2010 to 2014. The tension between them grew over time due to issues with hierarchy and Ronaldo's positioning on the field. Ronaldo left the 2014 World Cup with just one goal to his name.
Fernando Santos, who was in charge of the team from 2014 to 2022, also had a tumultuous relationship with Ronaldo during the 2022 World Cup. The controversy surrounding Ronaldo's reserve status in the tournament was the final negative moment between the two. However, Ronaldo and Santos had a good relationship for many years, winning the Euro-2016 and the Nations League in 2019.
Ronaldo's latest rift is with Jorge Jesus, who has admitted that the player became angry with him after not being selected for a match against Norway. The regulations state that a player who abandons the team can face a six-month suspension, but there is no information yet on the consequences Ronaldo will face.