Portugal suspends Ronaldo after walking out on team

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 15:48 · Archive

The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and begun disciplinary proceedings after he left the team camp.

The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and referred his case to its disciplinary investigation committee. The federation said in a statement that its findings will remain confidential until determined.

The 41-year-old left the Portugal team camp during the international window in a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over lack of playing time. In the games Ronaldo was either an unused substitute or absent, Portugal won all three matches. His replacement Gonçalo Ramos seized the opportunity by scoring three times.

Ronaldo posted on Instagram to his 679 million followers asking Jesus to acknowledge a mistake in asking him to warm up and then not sending him on to the field against Norway. The coach did not acknowledge any error. Ronaldo wrote that he expected suspension under federation rules but promised his fans 'we will have one or more farewell matches'.

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• Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkoutThe Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the player for walking out on the team.News4Jax · 10 Oct, 15:16
• Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkoutThe Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the player for walking out on the team.Clickorlando · 10 Oct, 15:16

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Jorge Jesus · Gonçalo Ramos · Portugal · Norwegian national football team · Portuguese Football Federation

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