Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese FA on Monday after leaving the national team camp following a rift with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the side.
The federation’s disciplinary council said it had upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full and imposed a fine of 255 euros ($285.83).
Ronaldo left Portugal’s base in Copenhagen before their Nations League match against Denmark earlier this month, having accused Jesus of twice breaking his word about his role after he was an unused substitute against Norway.
Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo but left the
door open for his return following Portugal’s 2-1 win.
The disciplinary council’s non-professional section found
Ronaldo had intentionally committed an offence under Article
160(1) of the federation’s disciplinary regulations. Proceedings
were opened on October 9 over facts reported two days earlier.
The statement did not specify which matches or activities
the suspension would cover, or whether time already served under
a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day
sanction.
Ronaldo later apologised for failing to acknowledge
supporters after the Norway match and for leaving his teammates,
saying he remained available for selection after serving any
punishment arising from the incident.
Portuguese FA president Pedro Proenca has said everyone
within the federation wanted Ronaldo to return to the national
team once the matter was resolved.
Source: Khaleej Times