Ronaldo Row, Spain Face Croatia, Sydney Court Hears Jones Case

“Al Jazeera asks whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Portugal after walking out of camp last week, on learning he would not start a game.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 3:02 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal after a row with coach Jesus?”, with reporting from Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:02 AM ET on Europe Open, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Nations League, Sydney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Jones, Spain.
BBN covered this story before: Olise Doubles Up as France Beat Belgium 4-1 (October 5).

The real story

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Al JazeeraWill Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal after a row with coach Jesus?
Al JazeeraCroatia vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, head-to-head
The Guardian‘I felt violated’: witness alleges Alan Jones kissed him and put hand on his bottom when he was 17

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera asks whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Portugal after walking out of camp last week, on learning he would not start a game.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe walked out because he was benched? I do that at every meeting. Nobody has ever written an article about it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera also previews Croatia versus Spain in the Nations League. Spain arrive on a ten-match winning streak, eyeing the quarterfinals.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTen wins in a row. My longest streak is eleven days without calling my broker, and that was a coma.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd the Guardian reports a Sydney court heard a witness allege that radio host Alan Jones assaulted him at seventeen.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThese are allegations, heard in court.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Gloria. A grave one. Let's keep the next segment about something that can't hurt anyone, like bonds.