Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from two recent national team games, following a disagreement with Jorge Jesus, garnered global media attention. Despite Portugal winning both matches, international press, including the BBC and France-Presse, questioned the impact of the player's absence and his future with the team.
An analysis of news published between late September and October 7th revealed coverage in over 20 countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The coverage was not limited to international agencies, with newspapers like The Guardian publishing their own analyses of the situation.
This media reach suggests that the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo transcended national borders, becoming worldwide news even in his absence.
