Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal coach Jorge Jesus were at odds during this international window.Composite: Getty, ShutterstockIf this is to be the end for Cristiano Ronaldo at international level, at least it can be said that he left the stage as he bestrode it: with monumental self-regard. Ronaldo has always been a preening, self-absorbed player, but for a time, when he was one of the best in the world, it could be tolerated. For the past four years, though, he has actively and obviously held Po