{
  "id": 15699966,
  "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and €255 fine by Portuguese FA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/cristiano-ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-and-255-fine-by-portuguese",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:33:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/20/cristiano-ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-and-255-fine-by-portuguese-fa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portuguese football authorities have handed a 30-day suspension to Cristiano Ronaldo and imposed a fine of €255 after he abruptly left the national team's base in Copenhagen prior to a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The disciplinary council of the Portuguese Football Federation upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward, finding that he intentionally committed an offense under Article 160(1) of the federation's disciplinary regulations. Ronaldo's suspension has already run for 19 days, meaning he will not miss any Portugal matches as the next international window begins on November 12. Ronaldo, who earns a reported €4 million per week at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, has apologized for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway match and for leaving his teammates. Despite his suspension, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains available for selection for future games, and Portugal faces Denmark again on November 14 before traveling to Wales.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a 30-day suspension and ordered to pay a fine of €255 as punishment for walking out on the national team earlier this month. The Portuguese Football Federation's (FPF) disciplinary council said it had upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full. Ronaldo left Portugal's base in Copenhagen before their Uefa Nations League match against Denmark earlier…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days by Portuguese FA",
    "€255 fine imposed for leaving team base early",
    "Suspension ends before Portugal's next match on Nov 12"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and €255 fine by Portuguese FA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/cristiano-ronaldo-handed-30-day-suspension-and-255-fine-by-portuguese-15704104",
        "published": "2026-10-20T04:33:30.000Z"
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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."
}