Portugal Provisionally Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo After Camp Walkout
The Story
The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against the national team captain.
The action follows Ronaldo's decision to walk out of camp during the recent international break. The federation announced the suspension and proceedings on Saturday. Ronaldo's departure from the camp occurred after a miscommunication with head coach Jorge Jesus. According to one report, Ronaldo stated he deserved to be disciplined. He had been informed he would be a substitute in a Nations League match against Norway and warmed up but did not play.
Ronaldo later apologized to supporters. The federation has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old forward for leaving the national team camp. The events unfolded during the October international break.
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- LeftCNNPortugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe Baltimore SunPortugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout - Baltimore Sun (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe MirrorCristiano Ronaldo suspension confirmed as Portugal FA issue new statement (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe Telegraph IndiaCristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese federation after Portugal camp walkout - Telegraph India (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterFrance 24Portugal hits Ronaldo with provisional suspension for walking out on national team (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterGulf NewsCristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterSports IllustratedCristiano Ronaldo Is Facing the Consequences of His Shock Portugal Exit (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterThe Peninsula QatarPortugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after national team walkout (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-RightABC (Spain)La Federación portuguesa abre expediente a Cristiano Ronaldo y lo suspende provisionalmente (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-RightARY News (English)Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout (opens the publisher’s site)