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  "id": 15649556,
  "title": "Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension by Portuguese Football Federation after walking out on Portugal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-by-portuguese-football-federation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T19:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-by-portuguese-football-federation-1.500716475"
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  "account": "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 athlete abruptly deserted the team on September 30, before accusing coach Jorge Jesus of reneging on promises regarding his playing time. Ronaldo apologized to supporters earlier this month, stating his willingness to accept any punishment imposed upon him. The suspension, which will take effect from the Denmark match on October 1, is the minimum penalty stipulated in the federation's regulations for such an incident. Ronaldo, Portugal's leading goalscorer and record appearance-maker, will complete his ban by the end of October. Despite his absence, Portugal remained unbeaten in their four Nations League matches, qualifying for the quarter-finals with two games remaining. Ronaldo's suspension will not impact Portugal's upcoming matches against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension",
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        "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",
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        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-after-walking-out-on-portugal",
        "published": "2026-10-19T21:11:07.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined for walking out on Portugal camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ronaldo-suspended-for-30-days-and-fined-for-walking-out-on-portugal",
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