Ronaldo gets 30-day ban from Portuguese FA over camp walkout — SkimNews
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- Portuguese Football Federation handed Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and a 255-euro (£215) fine after the 41-year-old captain left Portugal's Nations League camp in September following an unused-substitute appearance against Norway and being told he wouldn't start against Denmark on 1 October.
- Ronaldo said coach Jorge Jesus twice "broke his word" in a lengthy statement, accusing him of an "absolute breach of trust," while Jesus publicly denied making any agreement with the forward.
- The FPF disciplinary committee backdated the suspension to the Denmark match day, meaning Ronaldo has already served 19 days and will not miss Portugal's upcoming fixtures against Denmark (14 November) and Wales.
- Committee members cited Ronaldo's "remorse" and his "contributions to soccer and recognition for athletic merit" as mitigating factors, noting he submitted his CV of awards as part of his defence.
- FPF president Pedro Proença told Record there is a "strong desire" to have Ronaldo back with the national team once the matter is resolved, and Jesus left the door open to a recall.
- Ronaldo holds the men's world records with 146 goals in 234 Portugal appearances, helping the country win Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles, and currently plays for Al-Nassr on a reported £177m annual salary.
Why it matters: Ronaldo's ban was structured to be largely symbolic — backdated to a date that means he has already cleared 19 of 30 days and faces zero match days out. With the FPF president publicly courting his return and the coach refusing to slam the door, Portugal's all-time leading scorer and five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains available for the next window, preserving his chase of more records and the nation's Nations League push.
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