Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after leaving the international camp last month. The 41-year-old captain walked out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not start against Denmark. In a statement, Ronaldo accused coach Jorge Jesus of an "absolute breach of trust," claiming Portugal coach twice "broke his word."
The FPF issued the suspension on 9 October, citing Ronaldo's failure to appear for international duties. According to FPF rules, players who walk out face a ban of one to six months and a fine. FPF President Pedro Proenc emphasized a desire to have the captain back, stating there is a "strong desire" to resolve the situation through a normal disciplinary process.
Ronaldo accepted accountability and apologized to teammates and fans, admitting he deserved punishment. He confirmed he is not retiring from international football while chasing 1000 career goals. With 146 goals in 234 appearances, Ronaldo holds men's world records. He returned to Al-Nassr action last week, scoring his 980th career goal in a 3-0 win over Diriyah Club.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing