Cristiano Ronaldo has received a 30-day ban from the Portuguese Football Federation alongside a 255-euro fine following his departure from the national team camp in September. The disciplinary committee of the federation upheld the charge against the veteran forward after he abandoned the squad during their Nations League campaign.
The disciplinary action stems from events last month when the 41-year-old team captain reacted angrily to being left out of the starting lineup. After sitting on the bench without playing against Norway, Ronaldo discovered he would not be named in the starting eleven to face Denmark, prompting him to leave the training camp prematurely.
Following his abrupt departure, Ronaldo released a detailed public statement explaining his decision. He claimed that national team manager Jorge Jesus had broken promises to him on two separate occasions, which he described as a severe violation of trust.
The Al-Nassr striker was initially placed under a provisional suspension on October 9. On Monday, federation officials confirmed that the disciplinary council had finalized the verdict and applied the financial penalty of approximately £189.
Uncertainty remains regarding the exact scope of the suspension and whether the time spent under the initial provisional ban will be deducted from the newly imposed 30-day term. Authorities have not yet clarified which specific fixtures or federation activities will be affected by the ruling.
Coach Jesus previously disputed the existence of any pact or agreement with the player, though he suggested a potential path back to the national squad after securing a 2-1 win. Meanwhile, Ronaldo expressed regret for his behavior, taking responsibility for the incident and offering an apology to both his supporters and fellow squad members while acknowledging that disciplinary action was warranted.
Federation president Pedro Proenca recently expressed optimism about a future reconciliation. Speaking to regional media, he indicated a strong collective wish to reintegrate the legendary forward into the setup once the current disciplinary process concludes.
Ronaldo holds numerous international records, having netted 146 goals across 234 matches for his country. A five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, his illustrious international career includes leading Portugal to victory at the 2016 European Championship as well as capturing two Nations League titles.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC Sport. Read the original report at BBC Sport.
