Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Association for leaving the national team camp following a rift with coach Jorge Jesus over his place in the side.
The federation’s disciplinary council confirmed on Monday that it had upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full, imposing a fine of 255 euros ($285). The disciplinary council’s non-professional section determined that Ronaldo had intentionally committed an offence under Article 160(1) of the federation’s disciplinary regulations.
Details of the Incident and Proceedings
- Ronaldo departed from the team’s base in Copenhagen earlier this month ahead of a Nations League match against Denmark.
- The forward had accused Jorge Jesus of failing to keep his word regarding his playing role after he was an unused substitute against Norway.
- Proceedings against the player were formally opened on October 9, following reports of the facts two days prior.
- The federation’s statement did not clarify which specific matches or activities the suspension covers, nor if time already served under a previous provisional suspension counts toward this 30-day sanction.
Coach Jorge Jesus denied entering into any specific agreement with the forward but noted the possibility of a future return following Portugal’s 2-1 victory. In the wake of the incident, Ronaldo issued an apology for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway match and for abandoning his teammates, emphasizing that he remains available for selection once his punishment concludes.
Portuguese FA President Pedro Proenca addressed the situation by stating that everyone within the federation intends for Ronaldo to return to the national team setup once the disciplinary matter is officially resolved.
