Portugal FA suspends Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days, hands him €255 fine after walkout from national team

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sanctioned by the Portuguese Football Federation with a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine following his departure from Portugal’s national team camp during the recent international break. The disciplinary decision follows a dispute involving the Portugal captain and coach Jorge Jesus over the forward’s lack of playing time against Norway.

In the match, Ronaldo had expected to feature for approximately 30 minutes, having claimed that Jesus had assured him of that opportunity before the game. Initially, the idea was to sit out of the match, but a late tactical call led to a conversation between Jesus and Ronaldo for a possible 30 minutes. Keeping that in mind, the Al Nassr forward prepared his recovery, but eventually wasn’t used in the match as Portugal were



leading. 

The 41-year-old later revealed that he was unhappy with the decision and had a meeting with Jesus after the game. During which, he asked the coach to apologise in the media, which didn’t happen. It further upset Ronaldo as he left the Portugal camp ahead of the subsequent match against Denmark. He then issued a lengthy apology to his teammates and supporters, recognising that leaving the squad could carry disciplinary consequences.

Ronaldo also acknowledged the responsibility attached to his position as a prominent football figure. He called for an appropriate punishment, maintaining that his standing as a role model meant his conduct should be assessed strictly. Despite his reported differences with Jesus, he expressed his willingness to accept the outcome.