Portuguese FA Hands Ronaldo Final 30-Day Ban and €255 Fine: Disciplinary Council Upholds Charge in Full, Finds Camp Walkout Intentional
Lisbon — Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese FA on Monday (October 19) after leaving the national team camp following a rift with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the side, Reuters reported.
The federation's disciplinary council said it had upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full and imposed a fine of €255 ($285.83). Ronaldo left Portugal's base in Copenhagen before their Nations League match against Denmark earlier this month, having accused Jesus of twice breaking his word about his role after he was an unused substitute against Norway. Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo but left the door open for his return following Portugal's 2-1 win.
The disciplinary council's non-professional section found Ronaldo had intentionally committed an offence under Article 160(1) of the federation's disciplinary regulations. Proceedings were opened on October 9 over facts reported two days earlier. The statement did not specify which matches or activities the suspension would cover or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction. Sky Sports News understands the ban is enforced from September 30, the date Ronaldo left the squad's training camp in Denmark, Capital reported; on that basis he would be available for Portugal's Nations League matches next month against Denmark and Wales if called upon by Jesus.
Ronaldo later apologised for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway match and for leaving his teammates, saying he remained available for selection after serving any punishment arising from the incident. Portuguese FA President Pedro Proenca said everyone within the federation wanted Ronaldo to return to the national team once the matter was resolved.
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Photo: 克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多（C罗）身穿葡萄牙国家队球衣的肖像资料图。照片：YantsImages 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0，经维基共享资源。 / File photo: Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal national team shirt. Photo by YantsImages, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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