Cristiano Ronaldo has liked a social media post accusing his Portugal teammates of not treating him with the same respect as Lionel Messi.The 41-year-old is facing a potential six-month ban from international duty if he is found guilty of abandoning the national team.Ronaldo’s international career could be over – 23 years after making his Portugal debutAFPRonaldo’s Portugal legacy has been called into question after he walked out of their training camp midweek.Why did Ronaldo pull out of the national team camp?The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made the decision in the aftermath of his side’s 2-1 win away at Norway in the Nations League.For the first time since Euro 2008, Ronaldo was an unused substitute.He has since vowed ‘to tell the truth’ over his shock departure, with boss Jorge Jesus standing by his choice to leave the veteran forward on the bench.In the aftermath of Ronaldo’s exit, his iconic No.7 shirt was immediately given to Galatasaray winger Rafael Leao.Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has declared Portugal ‘took a step forward’ in their attacking play after beating Denmark 4-2 – their first game without Ronaldo.Though Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has defended Ronaldo’s actions, declaring he remains his country’s greatest sporting icon.What post did Ronaldo like on Instagram?Speaking after that match, ex-Brazil international Felipe Meslo scolded Portugal’s squad.The former Juventus and Inter Milan star stated Ronaldo’s long-time rival Messi was worshipped during his time at Argentina – a far cry to how the Real Madrid icon was treated.His comments were shared by Sport TV’s Instagram account, which earned a like from Ronaldo. View this post on Instagram In the clip which has gone viral, Melo said: “I see a grotesque difference in the players’ treatment with Cristiano Ronaldo in relation to Argentina players with Messi.“I see much more respect from the opponents who play against Cristiano Ronaldo, I think that’s wrong.“No one reaches the level of Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s unacceptable.“You can’t let the best player in history leave like that, as if nothing had happened. You can’t.”What did Ronaldo say in his statement?While Ronaldo has not commented on his Portugal future – unlike his sister who has hinted he has retired from international football – he didn’t hold back when taking to Instagram.He wrote: “After the press conference of the national team, and following a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the national team camp.Ronaldo may never don the famous Portugal jersey again with the forward in danger of receiving a banGetty“In time, I will tell all the Portuguese the truth about the reasons that motivated me to leave the national team, to which I always devoted myself.“Now is the time to wish Portugal and all my teammates good luck, without exception.”