The Portugal national football team experienced a significant drop in social media followers following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the squad. In just 24 hours, the team's Instagram account lost approximately 9 million followers, decreasing from 32.4 million to 23.5 million. This exodus occurred after Ronaldo left due to reported tensions with the coaching staff over missed matches. Fans widely acknowledged that their followship was primarily for Ronaldo, not the national team itself. The 41-year-old forward holds national team records with 144 goals in 234 appearances. Ronaldo announced his decision to leave the training camp via Instagram earlier this week, ahead of a UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark, promising to provide further reasons for his exit.