Cristiano Ronaldo Provisionally Suspended by Portugal FA

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp during the recent international break.

The suspension follows disciplinary proceedings initiated by the federation after Ronaldo departed the camp, citing a miscommunication with head coach Jorge Jesus regarding his playing time in a Nations League match against Norway. Ronaldo was informed he would be a substitute but did not play, leading to his decision to leave before the match against Denmark.

In a statement, the federation confirmed the initiation of proceedings on October 9, 2026. Ronaldo has since returned to his club, Al Nassr, where he scored in a recent match. He acknowledged that his departure was not the best response but claimed that the coach had broken his word multiple times. Ronaldo expressed his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions, which could lead to a suspension of one to six months under federation regulations.