Cristiano Ronaldo faces a 30-day suspension and a fine for leaving Portugal's national team camp, following a reported conflict with coach Jorge Jesus.
Ronaldo disciplined for leaving team early
Cristiano Ronaldo, the forward for Al-Nassr, was fined 255 euros and suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) for leaving the national team gathering early. Suspension takes effect retroactively
The suspension, which began on September 30, was confirmed by the FPF on October 19. It is retroactive, meaning it applies to the period when Ronaldo left the team. Conflict with coach cited as reason
According to reports, Ronaldo left the Portuguese camp during the last international break due to a conflict with his coach, Jorge Jesus. The FPF did not officially comment on the nature of the conflict. Return to national team set for November
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, is eligible to return to the national team during the next international window, which is scheduled for mid-November. Potential maximum sanction was six months
Some media outlets had speculated that the maximum possible punishment could have been a six-month ban, but the FPF chose a 30-day suspension, which some considered lenient.
