Portugal's soccer federation sidelines Ronaldo from national team
Disciplinary proceedings opened against Ronaldo (photo: cristiano, Instagram)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended from Portugal's national team. The country's football federation has opened disciplinary proceedings after the forward left the team's camp, according to A Bola.
A case against the legend
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo. The decision was made on October 9, 2026, and the case was classified as urgent.
The statement said the case was opened to determine the possible disciplinary consequences of events reported on October 7. At the same time, the league imposed a provisional suspension on the forward, which is not automatic. Previously, the regulations included an automatic temporary suspension.
The league has yet to make a final decision on any potential punishment for the player.
Details of dispute
The disciplinary case concerns Ronaldo leaving Portugal's national team camp early during an international training camp. 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 over Ronaldo's role in the team and his participation in matches. After the forward's departure, the federation launched an investigation into his conduct.
Ronaldo's national team statistics
Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most prominent figures in Portuguese soccer history. The forward has made 234 appearances for the national team, scoring 146 goals and providing 45 assists.
With Portugal, he won the 2016 European Championship and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
Ronaldo's future participation in national team matches will depend on the progress of the disciplinary proceedings and the federation's final decision.
