Cristiano Ronaldo Faces 30-Day Suspension After Leaving Portugal Camp

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp. The federation deemed the punishment appropriate following Ronaldo's admission of the charges. Despite the option to appeal, Ronaldo has already apologized and accepted the consequences. His suspension began on October 1, and he is expected to return for Portugal's upcoming Nations League match against Denmark on November 14. Read on for more details about this situation and its implications for Ronaldo and the national team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:45 IST

Ronaldo's Suspension Details

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension along with a fine of 255 euros (approximately $285) by the Portuguese Football Federation after he left the national team camp prematurely.

The federation announced that the suspension was provisional and deemed the punishment as 'adequate and sufficient' on Monday.

According to the federation, Ronaldo acknowledged the charges against him through a formal statement submitted last Friday. His admission, coupled with his previously clean disciplinary history, contributed to a reduction in the severity of his punishment.

The imposed fine represents the maximum amount permissible by the federation, taking into account mitigating factors.

While Ronaldo has the option to appeal the suspension, he has already expressed regret and anticipated facing consequences. He has not yet made a public statement regarding the suspension.

In recent Nations League matches, Ronaldo participated in the initial victory against Wales but remained on the bench during the subsequent win against Norway on September 27. He accused coach Jorge Jesus of violating an agreement regarding his playing time, which led to his departure from the camp. Despite his absence, Portugal secured victories against Denmark and Norway, advancing to the quarterfinals.

The suspension commenced on October 1, coinciding with the match against Denmark, meaning Ronaldo has already served 19 days and is expected to return for Portugal’s next Nations League game on November 14 against Denmark.