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  "id": 15640975,
  "title": "Portugal FA hands Ronaldo 30-day suspension, €255 fine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/portugal-fa-hands-ronaldo-30-day-suspension-255-fine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:58:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/portugal-fa-hands-ronaldo-30-day-suspension-e255-fine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has sanctioned Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of the national team, for a 30-day suspension and a fine of €255. The disciplinary council's decision was announced on Monday, October 19, following an investigation into the 41-year-old forward's departure from the squad on September 30. The council found Ronaldo guilty of an intentional disciplinary offence and upheld the charge against him. The sanctions come after a disagreement between Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus regarding his role in the team. Ronaldo left the camp ahead of a Nations League fixture against Denmark, citing a breach of trust by Jesus over his playing time. Ronaldo later apologized to supporters and accepted any punishment imposed by the federation. The disciplinary decision does not specify the matches or activities affected by the suspension, and Ronaldo's availability for selection in upcoming matches remains uncertain.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation for leaving the national team’s camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/portugal-fa-hands-ronaldo-30-day-suspension-e255-fine/",
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    "Cristiano Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension from Portugal FA.",
    "Fine of €255 imposed for disciplinary offence.",
    "Disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp following coach Jesus rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-handed-30-day-ban-for-leaving-portugal-camp-following-coach",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-banned-for-30-days-fined-285-by-portugal-over-spat-with-jesus",
        "published": "2026-10-19T17:52:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ronaldo receives 30-Day suspension and €255 fine for Portugal walkout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-receives-30-day-suspension-and-255-fine-for-portugal-walkout",
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portugal for 30 days, fined €255",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-suspended-by-portugal-for-30-days-fined-255",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:48:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Portugal FA hands Ronaldo 30-day suspension, €255 fine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/portugal-fa-hands-ronaldo-30-day-suspension-255-fine-15643586",
        "published": "2026-10-19T19:14:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Ronaldo gets 30-day suspension for Portugal walkout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-gets-30-day-suspension-for-portugal-walkout",
        "published": "2026-10-19T19:56:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/cristiano-ronaldo-suspended-for-30-days-after-quitting-portugal-camp",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:04:42.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}