Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been handed a 30-day suspension following a disagreement with the national team’s coaching staff.
The reported disciplinary action follows tensions surrounding Ronaldo’s role in the Portugal national squad, drawing attention to the relationship between the veteran forward and the team’s management.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed the punishment on Monday, 19 October, after its disciplinary council found the 41-year-old forward guilty of deliberately violating Article 160(1) of its regulations. Ronaldo was also fined €255 (approximately US$286).
The controversy began when Ronaldo was left on the bench during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Norway. He subsequently left the national team camp in Copenhagen ahead of the Denmark fixture, claiming coach Jorge Jesus had failed to honour assurances about his playing role. Jesus denied making such an agreement.
Ronaldo later apologised to supporters and teammates for his actions, acknowledging his mistake while maintaining his desire to continue representing Portugal. Federation president Pedro Proença also expressed support for the veteran striker’s eventual return once the disciplinary matter was resolved.
Although the suspension is for 30 days, the ruling reported by Astro Awani did not specify which matches would be affected or whether Ronaldo’s earlier provisional suspension would count towards the punishment.
