Romário said he might have made the same decision as Cristiano Ronaldo if events happened as the Portugal forward described. VnExpress’s October 9 report cites his comments on the Charla podcast, where the former Brazil international supported Ronaldo while acknowledging some responsibility for leaving the squad. That position rests on Ronaldo’s account of the dispute with Jorge Jesus. It is not independent confirmation of their private discussions or a disciplinary authority’s conclusion.