Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined for walking out on Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined by the Portuguese Football Federation for leaving the national team camp. Ronaldo has apologized for the incident and acknowledged the disciplinary action.
Why it matters
As one of the world's most famous athletes, Ronaldo's disciplinary issues have significant implications for his career and the national team's dynamics.
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined for walking out on Portugal camp left File photo of Cristiano Ronaldo. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/evqayh/article71603171.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-12T191801Z_8577212_UP1EMAC1HLZ7L_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-AFCCHAMPIONS-NSR-NEF.JPG STRINGER Soccer Football - AFC Champions League Elite - Al Nassr v Neftchi Fergana - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 12, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as he lines up before the match REUTERS/Stringer The Portuguese Football Federation had provisionally suspended Ronaldo and on October 19, 2026 called the punishment “adequate and sufficient” Lisbon Walking out on the Portugal camp earned Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and 255 euros ($285) fine from the national federation.
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