Fact Check. Quaresma says Ronaldo is not greater than the country?

Rumors circulated on social media claiming that former footballer Ricardo Quaresma made controversial statements regarding Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus. Allegedly, Quaresma stated that while Ronaldo is a great player, he is not greater than Portugal and emphasized that the national team comes before any individual. However, Quaresma confirmed on Instagram that these statements are false and did not originate from him. He expressed disinterest in discussing the matter further, noting that there is more focus on controversies than on the game itself. The claims attributed to him have been fact-checked and deemed inaccurate.