Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined £215 over his walkout from the Portugal national team following an explosive fallout with Jorge Jesus.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was punished by the Portuguese FA after he left the national team camp over a falling out with the country's new head coach. The Portuguese FA's disciplinary council did not specify when the ban begins, but Sky Sports News understands it is enforced from the date he left the camp in Denmark on September 30.
The 41-year-old is therefore available to play in Portugal's Nations League matches next month against Denmark and Wales if he is called upon by Jesus. Ronaldo accused Jesus of broken promises and a "breach of trust" over his involvement in the team, while the coach denied there had been any agreement.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner asked to be punished by the Portuguese FA when he posted a lengthy letter detailing the circumstances which led to his departure, saying he wanted to be spared any leniency. Reportedly the highest-paid footballer in the world, Ronaldo could pay off the £215 fine in 39 seconds based on his estimated wages at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, which reportedly pay him £488,000 per day. Forbes estimates his total football earnings for 2026 will reach £225m.
Portugal's next Nations League matches are against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17. Ronaldo's last appearance for Portugal was the 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon in September.
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