Cristiano Ronaldo risks facing six-month ban after leaving Portugal camp
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The striker will not play in the rest of the October UEFA Nations League games.
Cristiano Ronaldo might face a six-month punishment after storming out of the national team training in Denmark on Wednesday. The abrupt departure followed a heated exchange with head coach Jorge Jesus, before the forward met with FPF president Pedro Proença.
Under federation disciplinary standards, an experienced forward who abandons international duty without proper explanation faces a prolonged ban as well as a financial punishment.
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According to ESPN, the FPF disciplinary standards address unauthorised absences from international service as follows:
“Any player who, having been duly called up, abandons or fails to attend training, a match, or any activity of the national teams or related to the sporting representation of the FPF or Portugal without justification, shall be sanctioned with a suspension of one to six months and, accessorily if a professional player, a fine between 500 and 1,000 euros.”
The conflict erupted after Jesus left the forward as an unused replacement against Norway, only to double down on his selection stance during the pre-match briefing in Copenhagen.
The tactical schism erupted quickly on the training ground, with Cristiano Ronaldo skipping Wednesday’s exercise at Parken Stadium in the aftermath of the manager’s comments.
After sitting out Tuesday’s training in Sweden, the forward’s continuing absence ensured his omission from Thursday’s matchday squad.
He played in their match against Wales, but had a difficult night after squandering many huge chances. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner had earlier revealed that he pondered retiring following his dismal FIFA World Cup 2026 performance.
Why can Cristiano Ronaldo face a six-month ban?
Due to his failure to provide a reason for abandoning team training.
Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave team training?
Due to his feud with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus.
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