After the apology: Ronaldo faces the spectre of a six-month ban
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential six-month ban from the Portuguese national team after walking out of a training camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has issued a public apology, but the Portuguese Football Federation is currently determining the disciplinary consequences.
Why it matters
The potential suspension of a high-profile athlete highlights the tension between individual player conduct and national team disciplinary regulations.
Following the apology: Ronaldo faces the spectre of a six-month ban C. Ronaldo J. Jesus Portugal UEFA Nations League A Portugal Ronaldo pays the price for his anger
The Portuguese Football Federation have suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker stormed out of the national team's camp, following a row with coach Jorge Jesus.
It all started when Jesus asked Ronaldo to warm up during Portugal's opening Nations League win over Norway (4-2), only to leave him on the bench for the entire game. Ronaldo took it as an insult and walked out of the camp. He issued a lengthy apology in which he even suggested the federation should punish him, but the fallout now appears to be well under way.
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