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Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fines him for leaving the national team camp
October 19, 2026 at 05:58 PM
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The Portuguese Football Federation's disciplinary committee has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros for leaving the national team camp in Denmark.
- The incident occurred on September 30, when Ronaldo flew to Madrid on his private jet on the eve of Portugal's match against Denmark in Copenhagen.
- Despite the suspension, Ronaldo remains available for Portugal's November 14 and 17 matches against Denmark and Wales.
- Ronaldo proposed the sanction himself after apologizing for the departure.
- Federation president Pedro Proença said there is an agreement on Ronaldo's return to the squad.
- The departure followed a rift with coach Jorge Jesus, whom Ronaldo accused of breaking promises over his playing role.
- The disciplinary council upheld the charge under Article 160(1) of the Portuguese federation's disciplinary regulations.
- Ronaldo's return reportedly depends on Jesus recalling him and on Ronaldo's willingness to continue under the coach.








