Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation following a disciplinary incident involving the national team. The action came after the 41-year-old forward left Portugal’s training camp following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the squad.
The incident occurred during the September international break. Ronaldo was left on the bench against Norway on September 27 and was later informed that he would not start against Denmark on October 1. Upset over the situation, he left the team camp in Copenhagen before the Denmark match.
Dispute With Coach Led to Disciplinary Action
Ronaldo reportedly accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word regarding his playing time. The coach, however, denied making any such agreement. The Portuguese Football Federation subsequently initiated disciplinary proceedings against the star forward.
The federation’s disciplinary council found Ronaldo guilty of intentionally violating its regulations and imposed a 30-day suspension along with a €255 fine. His apology and previous disciplinary record were considered while determining the punishment.
Will Ronaldo Miss Portugal’s Upcoming Matches?
Despite the suspension, Ronaldo is not expected to miss Portugal’s upcoming Nations League matches. The ban took effect from October 1, meaning he had already served most of the suspension by the time the decision was announced on October 19.
Portugal are scheduled to face Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17. Ronaldo has apologised to his teammates and supporters for leaving the camp and expressed his willingness to accept the punishment.
The development has attracted widespread attention, with fans now watching closely to see how the situation affects Ronaldo’s relationship with the national team management.
