Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout
Portuguese soccer officials have suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and launched a disciplinary investigation following the player's absence from the national team during the international window. The dispute stems from Ronaldo's dissatisfaction with coach Jorge Jesus' playing time, resulting in Ronaldo serving as an unused substitute or not playing at all.
Portugal, however, secured victories in all three matches he was absent, with his replacement Gonçalo Ramos scoring three goals. Ronaldo recently expressed his displeasure through an Instagram post, addressing what he perceived as Jesus' mistake of asking him to warm up but then not fielding him against Norway. The coach has not acknowledged any mistakes.
Despite Ronaldo's promise to fans of a potential farewell match, the federation has yet to disclose its findings.
Written by urgent.news from Winnipeg Free Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA for leaving training camp euronews.com
- Ronaldo provisionally suspended after national team walkout, say media reports freemalaysiatoday.com
- Portugal hits Ronaldo with provisional suspension for walking out on national team france24.com
- Ronaldo provisionally suspended after national team walkout, media reports say channelnewsasia.com