RONALDO HIT WITH PROVISIONAL SUSPENSION BY PORTUGAL FA AFTER NATIONAL TEAM WALKO

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By NaijaParrot October 10, 2026 

 LISBON, PORTUGAL — 

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following a disciplinary investigation into his decision to leave the national team camp during the September international break. The decision comes amid tensions between the 41-year-old forward and Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the team. The federation’s disciplinary body has opened proceedings to determine the consequences of Ronaldo’s departure from the squad.

Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen on September 30, ahead of the team’s Nations League fixture against Denmark. The departure followed his frustration after being left on the bench during Portugal’s 2–1 victory over Norway on September 27. Ronaldo later alleged that Jesus had failed to honour an understanding about his playing time and how the situation would be explained publicly. Jesus disputed Ronaldo’s account of their agreement, and the disagreement attracted widespread attention in international football. 

 In its announcement on October 10, the FPF’s Disciplinary Council confirmed that it had initiated proceedings concerning Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp. The federation also ordered a further preventive suspension while the case proceeds. The disciplinary process is being treated as urgent, but the final outcome has not yet been announced. Reports suggest Ronaldo could face a ban and a financial penalty under the federation’s disciplinary regulations. However, the precise duration and terms of any final punishment remain subject to the disciplinary process. 

 In a statement released earlier this week, Ronaldo accepted responsibility for leaving the squad and apologised to his teammates and Portugal supporters. He also maintained that he remained willing to represent his country after serving any punishment imposed by the federation. The forward’s statement has left open the possibility of a return to the national team, although the disciplinary decision could affect his availability for upcoming international fixtures. 

 Despite the controversy surrounding his international future, Ronaldo returned to action for Al-Nassr and scored in the club’s 3–0 victory over Diriyah on Friday. The goal took his reported career tally to 980, underlining that the disciplinary case concerns his conduct while on international duty rather than an announced retirement from football. 

The Portuguese Football Federation’s disciplinary process will determine the final consequences of Ronaldo’s departure from camp. Until a final decision is issued, the length of any suspension should be treated as unresolved. The case also leaves questions about the relationship between Ronaldo and Jesus as Portugal prepares for its next international commitments. 

 NaijaParrot will continue to follow the case and report verified developments.

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