Cristiano Ronaldo Provisionally Suspended by FPF After Portugal Camp Exit
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a provisional suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp last month.
What we know
- The FPF opened the urgent disciplinary case on October 9 after Ronaldo left the Portugal squad during the September Nations League window.
- The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward did not play in the match against Norway and departed after learning he would not start the following game against Denmark.
- Portugal rules allow for a ban of between one and six months, plus a substantial fine, when a player fails to fulfil an international call-up.
- Ronaldo publicly criticised head coach Jesus, saying the manager had broken promises over his involvement twice and describing the situation as a breach of trust.
- FPF president Pedro Proenca called for restraint, saying all parties were in talks and that there was a clear wish to see the captain return after the normal process is completed.
- Ronaldo has continued playing for Al-Nassr, scoring the 980th goal of his career in last week’s 3-0 win over Al Diriyah.
FPF verdict is the next key decision
The federation must now decide the final punishment and whether Ronaldo’s absence will lead to a short sanction or a longer international ban. Portugal will also need to resolve the dispute with Jesus if Ronaldo is to return to the squad.
Until that ruling arrives, Ronaldo is expected to remain available for Al-Nassr as he continues his pursuit of another major career scoring landmark.
