Ronaldo banned for 30 days after leaving Portugal camp

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined by the Portuguese FA for leaving the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined 255 euros by the Portuguese FA for leaving the national team camp. The disciplinary council upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full after he departed Portugal's base in Copenhagen before a Nations League match against Denmark earlier this month.

The suspension followed a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over Ronaldo's role in the side. Ronaldo accused Jesus of twice breaking his word about his playing role after he was an unused substitute against Norway. Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo but left the door open for his return after Portugal's 2-1 win against Denmark.

Ronaldo later apologised for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway match and for leaving his teammates. He said 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. The federation's statement did not specify which matches the suspension would cover or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction.

How it is being reported

• Ronaldo hit with 30-day ban for leaving Portugal campPortugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined and banned for walking out of the Portugal team camp after a row with coach Jorge Jesus.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 19:08
• Ronaldo hit with 30-day ban for leaving Portugal campPortugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined and banned for walking out of the Portugal team camp after a row with coach Jorge Jesus.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 19:08

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Jorge Jesus · Portuguese FA · Pedro Proenca · Portugal · Denmark · Norway

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