Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined €255 for leaving Portugal team camp

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sanctioned by the Portuguese Football Federation for his actions following a snub from coach Jorge Jesus. The disciplinary council handed the star player a 30-day suspension and a fine of €255. The decision was made on Sunday after Ronaldo left the Portugal national team camp in anger last month.

Ronaldo was a substitute in Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway on September 27, despite warming up for half an hour. He failed to celebrate at fulltime and left the camp, despite attempts to intervene. Coach Jesus ultimately called Ronaldo's bluff and Ronaldo later apologized, requesting that a punishment be imposed.

The disciplinary council ruled that Ronaldo breached Article 160 of its disciplinary code. The 30-day suspension will count from the day Ronaldo left the camp, allowing him to be available for Portugal's matches in November if he is invited. Ronaldo is currently 20 goals away from reaching a record high of 1,000 career goals, has scored 146 international goals, and has won three trophies.