In a shocking development, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The board has also announced that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the legendary footballer following his decision to leave the national team's camp in Copenhagen ahead of Portugal's match against Denmark.
The decision came after Ronaldo's departure from the national team camp on September 30 amid a reported disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo Has Been Suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation?
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese football star, left Portugal's squad after warming up as a substitute against Norway but not getting an opportunity to play. A similar situation followed ahead of Portugal's Nations League match against Denmark on October 2.
Cristiano Ronaldo also claimed that head coach Jorge Jesus had broken his promises regarding his role in the team. The disagreement reportedly arose after their discussions about his playing time and fitness management.
Later, Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week for his actions while criticising the coach. He also said that he would accept any kind of punishment imposed by the Portuguese Football Federation.
According to the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo to determine whether the reported incident warrants disciplinary action.
The FPF statement read: “Initiation of disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, by resolution of the Non-Professional Section, of October 9, 2026, with the purpose of determining the possible disciplinary relevance of the facts reported on October 7, 2026.”
Has Cristiano Ronaldo Been Banned by the Portuguese Football Federation?
No, Cristiano Ronaldo has not been permanently banned by the Portuguese Football Federation. The legendary footballer has been provisionally suspended while disciplinary proceedings take place. The federation will decide on any further action after the proceedings are completed.
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