Portugal provisionally suspends Ronaldo after squad walkout
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 18:24 · Archive
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by Portugal after walking out on the national team squad. The 41-year-old left after being an unused substitute for Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win against Norway on 27 September, citing a 'breach of trust' with head coach Jorge Jesus in a lengthy statement. Ronaldo has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country.
The Portuguese Football Federation initiated disciplinary proceedings on 9 October with urgent status. In a statement, the federation said the proceedings were sent to its disciplinary instruction committee with 'publicity excluded until the end of the investigation'. Ronaldo missed Portugal's subsequent victories over Denmark and Norway, which left the team top of Group A4 with four consecutive wins.
Ronaldo argued that Jesus had failed to honour an agreement about his playing time but apologised for his actions and accepted he deserved sanctions. Jesus left the door open for the veteran forward, saying: 'If he wants to, he'll return to the national team.' Ronaldo scored for his club side Al Nassr in their 3-0 Saudi Pro League victory against Diriyah on Friday.
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- Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after walk outCristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after the striker's departure from the national team camp.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 17:50
- Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after walk outCristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after the striker's departure from the national team camp.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 17:49
In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Portuguese Football Federation · Jorge Jesus · Portugal · Al Nassr
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