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Portugal suspends Ronaldo as disciplinary probe begins

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation as it investigates his departure from the national team’s camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/portugal-suspends-ronaldo-as-disciplinary-probe-begins/

Portugal suspends Ronaldo as disciplinary probe begins

A suspension has been officially confirmed for Cristiano Ronaldo by the Portuguese Football Federation. The news states that a disciplinary case has been initiated, resulting in the "provisional suspension" of the 41-year-old football star. Ronaldo himself had expressed his desire for punishment in a public statement where he also apologized for leaving the national team camp.

The official statement reveals that the investigation began on October 9, 2026, to examine any disciplinary relevance of the events that took place on October 7. Despite being subject to a "preventive suspension" until the establishment date, Ronaldo was also given an "urgent nature" to the process.

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