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Ronaldo banned 30 days, fined for Portugal camp walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp. The punishment comes after Ronaldo walked out over a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus regarding playing time.
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The Portuguese Football Federation announced the disciplinary action on Monday, declaring the sanction "adequate and sufficient" in response to Ronaldo's unauthorized departure during recent Nations League matches. Ronaldo, who played in Portugal's opening victory over Wales but remained unused in a subsequent match against Norway on September 27, left the camp citing a broken agreement regarding his participation.
The federation stated that Ronaldo fully admitted to the charges through a formal written statement submitted on Friday. His cooperation and confession, combined with an unblemished disciplinary record, were cited as mitigating factors that contributed to a reduced penalty. The €255 fine represents the maximum amount the federation could impose after accounting for these circumstances.
Ronaldo has the right to appeal the suspension but has already issued a public apology and indicated he anticipated facing disciplinary measures. The forward had not released any immediate response following the official announcement of the ban, having previously acknowledged expectations of punishment.
The suspension will sideline the veteran footballer for 30 days, a significant period that could impact his availability for upcoming international fixtures. His defense centered on allegations that Portugal's coaching staff failed to honor prior commitments regarding his playing time in the Nations League competition.