Portugal Suspend Ronaldo, open disciplinary proceeding
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portugal national team and will face a disciplinary council for storming off the national team camp. The 41-year-old national legend caused a major storm after he was an unused substitute in Portugal’s Nations League match against Norway. Ronaldo fumed at coach Jorge Jesus’ snub despite warming up for […]
The Portugal national football team has suspended star player Cristiano Ronaldo and initiated a disciplinary investigation after he stormed off the team's camp following an unused substitute role in a match against Norway. The 41-year-old, regarded as a national icon, left the team three days later, despite warming up for half an hour.
The team's disciplinary proceedings were sparked by Ronaldo's fury over his exclusion, which contravenes article 14 paragraph 2 of the federation's rules. Ronaldo has since apologized, stating he awaits the consequences of his actions. The Portugal Football Federation (FPF) has stated the matter is now under its disciplinary instruction committee.
Ronaldo, who has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country, is 20 goals away from surpassing his career goal tally of 1000.
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