Overview
- The Portuguese Football Federation's disciplinary council found Cristiano Ronaldo guilty under Article 160(1) and on Monday imposed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine.
- The council said the sanction takes effect from the day Ronaldo left the Portugal camp on Sept. 30, meaning much of the ban has already been served and he is likely eligible for November Nations League matches.
- Ronaldo publicly apologised on Oct. 6 and accepted responsibility, and the federation said his remorse and clean record were mitigating factors behind the minimum penalty.
- The case stems from a row with coach Jorge Jesus after Ronaldo warmed up but did not play in the Norway game and then left the squad before the Denmark match.
- The ruling tests Jesus's authority and the federation's discipline rules because regulations allow one- to six-month bans for leaving camp and the coach must now decide whether to reintegrate the captain.