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Cristiano Ronaldo Gets 30-Day Suspension, 255 Euros Fine After Leaving Portugal Camp
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Ronaldo suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation for leaving the camp. Fine of 255 euros imposed on Ronaldo.
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Rift Leads to Ban
Cristiano Ronaldo received a 30-day suspension and a 255 euros fine after leaving the Portugal national team camp, with the Portuguese Football Federation saying the punishment was “adequate and sufficient.”
Ronaldo’s walkout followed his dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, after Ronaldo was an unused substitute against Norway on September 27 and then found out he would not start against Denmark on October 1.
The Portuguese Football Federation said Ronaldo fully admitted the facts underlying the charges through a formal statement submitted on Friday, and it said his confession and clean disciplinary record helped reduce the punishment.
Ronaldo’s suspension began on Oct. 1, and he had served 19 days while he was expected to be available for Portugal’s next Nations League match on Nov. 14 against Denmark.
FPF Cites Remorse
The FPF disciplinary committee said it took into account “the remorse shown” by Ronaldo in his statement, and it also cited his “contributions to soccer and recognition for athletic merit.” Ronaldo told the federation he left because Portugal coach Jorge Jesus twice “broke his word,” accusing him of an “absolute breach of trust.”
Pedro Proenca said the federation had a “strong desire” to have Ronaldo back with the national team once the matter is resolved, and he framed Ronaldo as a key part of the squad. Ronaldo also posted a message saying, “I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team,” after his walkout.
Portugal’s Next Matches
Portugal’s Nations League schedule continues with the team set to host Denmark on November 14 and then travel to face Wales on November 17, with Ronaldo expected to have served his suspension by then. AFP reported that Portugal won all four of their Nations League matches and qualified for the quarter-finals with two games to spare while Ronaldo was absent.
Ronaldo’s suspension takes effect from the day of the Denmark match, meaning he has already served 19 days of his ban and will not miss any Portugal matches, according to the BBC. France 24 said the Portuguese Football Federation ruled Ronaldo would be available from the next international window, mid-November, because the sanction was retroactive and took effect on September 30.