Ronaldo scores on Al-Nassr return as Portugal federation honors him amid camp dispute

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr and scored Friday, days after leaving Portugal's squad following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.

• Ronaldo opened the scoring in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Diriyah, his first match since departing the Portugal camp, with the 980th goal of his career.
• The Portuguese federation celebrated the goal on social media while maintaining official silence on the dispute over Ronaldo's camp exit.
• In a statement, Ronaldo said coach Jorge Jesus had not been true to his word about when he would play the striker in the Nations League.
• Media reports said Ronaldo could face a suspension of one to six months, pending a decision by the federation's disciplinary council.
• Portugal's football federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo and imposed a provisional suspension, classifying the case as urgent.
• Ronaldo apologized to supporters and said he would accept any imposed suspension, accusing Jorge Jesus of breaking a fitness-management agreement.
• The FPF said its non-professional disciplinary section decided Friday to open proceedings over the reported facts of October 7, referring the case to its investigation committee.
• Portugal won all three Nations League matches without Ronaldo, who was benched or absent, as replacement Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals.
• Ronaldo vowed to play farewell international matches after saying he expected the suspension for leaving the camp.
• The Portuguese federation announced Ronaldo will return to the national squad in November despite ongoing disciplinary proceedings over his camp exit.
• Federation president Pedro Proença said the federation, coach, and teammates are united in wanting Ronaldo back.
• Saudi media personality Walid Al-Farraj criticized the suspension on X, saying it is an important lesson that no one is above the system.