The Portuguese Football Federation Has Suspended Ronaldo From The National Team

A disciplinary case has been opened.

Famous soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended from the Portuguese national team. The country's soccer federation opened disciplinary proceedings after the forward left the team's training camp.

This was reported by Sport RBC.UA citing the publication A Bola.

Case Against a Legend

The Portuguese Football Federation has officially announced the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo. The decision was made on October 9, 2026, and the proceedings have been designated as urgent.

The statement notes that the case was opened to determine possible disciplinary consequences of the events that came to light on October 7. At the same time, a preliminary suspension was imposed on the forward, though this is not automatic. Prior to this, an automatic temporary suspension, as provided for in the regulations, was in effect.

A final decision on a possible penalty for the player has not yet been made.

Details of the Conflict

The disciplinary case stems from Ronaldo’s early departure from the Portuguese national team’s training camp during an international gathering. The incident occurred amid a dispute with the national team’s new head coach, Jorge Jesus.

The conflict arose from disagreements between the player and the coach regarding his role on the team and his participation in matches. After the forward’s departure, the federation began investigating the circumstances surrounding his behavior.

Ronaldo’s national team statistics

Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most outstanding figures in the history of Portuguese soccer. The forward has played 234 matches for the national team, scoring 146 goals and providing 45 assists.

With the national team, the forward won the 2016 European Championship, as well as the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.

Ronaldo’s continued participation in national team matches will depend on the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings and the federation’s final decision.

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