Cristiano Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension and €255 fine
Portugal’s football federation upheld a disciplinary charge after the forward left the national-team camp; the ruling did not specify how the sanction applies to fixtures.
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving Portugal’s national-team camp. The disciplinary council upheld the charge under Article 160(1). Ronaldo had left amid a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role, later apologised and said he deserved to be punished. The ruling did not state which matches or activities the suspension covers or whether provisional time counts towards it.
The disciplinary council upheld the charge against Ronaldo and imposed a suspension and fine.
Disciplinary ruling
The Portuguese Football Federation imposed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine on Cristiano Ronaldo after he left Portugal’s national-team camp. Its disciplinary council upheld the charge against him in full.
The council’s non-professional section found that Ronaldo had intentionally committed an offence under Article 160(1) of the federation’s disciplinary regulations. Proceedings were opened on 9 October over events reported two days earlier. The council described the sanction as adequate and sufficient for the offence.
Dispute and matches missed
Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen before the Nations League match against Denmark. The departure followed a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus over Ronaldo’s role in the team. Ronaldo said Jesus had twice broken his word and accused him of a “breach of trust” over his role as an unused substitute against Norway. Jesus denied making an agreement with him.
Ronaldo missed the matches against Norway and Denmark. Portugal won both games, including a 2-1 victory over Norway. After the Norway match, Ronaldo apologised for not acknowledging supporters and for leaving his team-mates; he said he accepted responsibility and deserved to be punished.
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença said there was a desire within the federation for Ronaldo to return to the national team once the matter was resolved. Jesus also said the door remained open for his return.
Effect on future fixtures remains unspecified
The disciplinary statement did not specify which matches or activities the suspension covers, or whether time already served under a provisional suspension counts towards the 30-day sanction. The available information therefore does not establish which Portugal fixtures, if any, Ronaldo will miss.
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