Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Association. The sanction stems from the 41-year-old forward leaving the national team’s training camp early, following an internal dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus regarding his role in the squad. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the federation’s disciplinary council upheld the charges in their entirety, adding a fine of 255 euros, or approximately 285.83 US dollars.
The incident unfolded earlier this month as the team prepared for their Nations League fixture against Denmark in Copenhagen. Tensions flared when Ronaldo accused Jesus of violating an agreement about his playing time, specifically citing frustration after remaining an unused substitute during a previous match against Norway. Although Jesus publicly denied that any such pact had been made, he left the possibility open for the veteran forward to rejoin the squad following the team’s 2-1 victory.
Official proceedings were initiated on October 9, two days after the events took place. The disciplinary council’s non-professional section determined that Ronaldo had intentionally violated Article 160(1) of the national federation’s regulations. While the formal announcement confirmed the month-long ban, it did not clarify exactly which matches or team functions the penalty covers, nor did it state if any prior provisional suspension time would be deducted from the total. According to proceedings were opened on October 9 over facts, Two days earlier. Or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction, the statement did not specify which matches or activities the suspension would cover.
Addressing the fallout, Ronaldo later issued an apology for his decision to abandon his teammates and for his failure to acknowledge the fans following the Norway match. He has stated his intent to remain available for future national duty once his disciplinary period concludes. Despite the friction, Portuguese Football Association president Pedro Proenca emphasized that the federation maintains a collective desire to see the forward return to the national setup once the matter is fully resolved.
