Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese federation
The gist
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended 30 days and fined €255 for leaving the squad.
He is set to be eligible for Portugal's November Nations League games.
How it unfolded
- Sep 27, 2026Ronaldo is an unused substitute in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway; he said an assistant coach told him he would play around 30 minutes.
- Sep 30, 2026Ronaldo walks away from the Portugal national team, one day before a Nations League match at Denmark; his provisional suspension begins.
- Oct 6, 2026Ronaldo releases a lengthy statement apologizing to fans and teammates and accusing Jesus of breaking his word.