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Ronaldo provisionally suspended after national team walkout, say media reports

Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad’s base in Copenhagen last week following a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus, ahead of Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark.

Ronaldo provisionally suspended after national team walkout, say media reports

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following a disciplinary inquiry into his departure from the national team camp, according to Portuguese media reports. The 41-year-old left the squad's base in Copenhagen prior to Portugal's Nations League match against Denmark last week, citing a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.

Ronaldo, who did not play as a substitute against Norway, accused Jesus of breaking his word twice concerning his role on the team. Portuguese newspaper A Bola confirmed that the FPF had opened disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo. A non-automatic preventive suspension was issued, and the proceedings were deemed urgent. Ronaldo later apologized for not greeting supporters after the Norway game and for leaving his teammates.

He stated that he would remain available for selection following any punishment resulting from the incident. Reuters sought comment from the Portuguese Football Federation regarding the matter.

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