Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal
The former Man Utd and Real Madrid star abruptly left the Nations League camp before accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his promise of game time.
Portuguese football federation has imposed a 30-day suspension on Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving the national team camp during the Uefa Nations League. The 41-year-old star player had abruptly walked out on September 30th, accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about game time. Ronaldo had to pay a fine of €255 (US$286) and his suspension took effect from the Denmark match on October 1st.
The federation deemed Ronaldo's remorse expressed in his statement as sufficient grounds for the minimum penalty, which is a suspension between one and six months. During his absence, Portugal secured victories in all four of their matches and qualified for the quarter-finals.
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