Portuguese Football Federation Suspends Ronaldo for 30 Days and Fines Him €255
Captain of the Portuguese national team suspended for 30 days for leaving the training camp and clashing with the coach
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Due to his departure from the national team camp following a dispute with Jesus.. and the possibility of his return in November
The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation announced on Monday that national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined 255 euros, following his departure from the team’s camp in Denmark after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus.
The council, in its decision reported by Reuters and Portuguese media, confirmed that it fully upheld the charges against Ronaldo, concluding that he had committed a deliberate disciplinary breach under Article 160 of the federation’s disciplinary regulations.
The decision came after disciplinary proceedings were opened against Ronaldo on October 9, following his departure from the team’s camp in Copenhagen on September 30, ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark.
The dispute between Ronaldo and Jesus arose over the player’s role in the national team, after the Portuguese captain remained on the bench without playing in the match against Norway, and accused the coach of breaking promises made to him on two occasions.
Jesus denied that there was any agreement with Ronaldo regarding his participation, but left the door open for his return to the national team.
Ronaldo later apologized for leaving the camp and not greeting fans after the Norway match, reaffirming his readiness to return to the national team once any imposed sanction is served.
Portuguese media, including the newspaper Diário de Notícias, reported that the suspension period includes 19 days Ronaldo spent under precautionary suspension, meaning only 11 days remain, with the sanction ending on October 30.
The decision could allow Ronaldo to rejoin the national team during the upcoming international break in November, when Portugal faces Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17, provided he is called up by the coaching staff.
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença had previously stated that Ronaldo is a key element of the national team and called for dialogue to resolve the dispute between the player and Jesus.
No meeting for reconciliation between the two parties, described by Portuguese media as a “peace summit,” has been scheduled so far, nor has an agreement ending the dispute been reached.
