Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended for 30 Days and Fined €255

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp in Denmark. The disciplinary decision comes after a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over the forward’s role in the squad.

The incident occurred ahead of Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo was frustrated after remaining an unused substitute against Norway and subsequently learning that he would not start the next fixture. He left the team’s base on September 30, prompting disciplinary proceedings.

The 41-year-old had already acknowledged his mistake and apologised, stating that he was prepared to accept the consequences. The federation’s disciplinary body imposed the minimum suspension available under its regulations, which allow bans ranging from one to six months for abandoning national-team duties without justification.

Despite the headline sanction, Ronaldo is not expected to miss Portugal’s upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17. His suspension is due to expire before those fixtures, although the federation’s announcement did not clarify every detail regarding how the ban would be applied.

Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença has also indicated that Ronaldo remains welcome back in the national team once the matter is resolved. The focus now shifts to whether the captain and Jesus can put the disagreement behind them as Portugal prepare for their next international commitments.