Portugal advances to Nations League quarter-finals without Ronaldo
Portugal reaches Nations League quarter-finals amid Ronaldo's disciplinary suspension.
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Cristiano Ronaldo FPF Disciplinary Case
Portuguese Football Federation initiated disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from national team training camp in September over a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus regarding playing time in Nations League matches. Ronaldo faces potential suspension of one to six months pending outcome.
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2026-10-10 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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Portugal qualifies for Nations League quarter-finals without Ronaldo
Portugal won all four of its Nations League matches, including the three most recent matches played without Ronaldo, and qualified for the quarter-finals. Portugal is scheduled to play Denmark at home on November 14.
Ronaldo apologizes and criticizes coach Jorge Jesus on social media
On Wednesday, October 8, Ronaldo apologized to Portuguese supporters and teammates on social media while announcing his willingness to return after serving a suspension. However, he also strongly criticized head coach Jorge Jesus, 72, accusing him of speaking in an authoritarian manner and breaking his word twice regarding playing time and pre-agreed statements for a press conference.
Ronaldo provisionally suspended pending disciplinary decision
Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, has been provisionally suspended from the Portuguese national team pending the outcome of the disciplinary procedure. The FPF stated the suspension is due to the urgent nature of the case, and the player was already automatically suspended before the formal procedure was opened.
Portuguese Football Federation opens disciplinary procedure against Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on October 10 that a disciplinary procedure has been opened against Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from the national team training camp on September 30 after a conflict with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Ronaldo leaves national team training camp on September 30
Cristiano Ronaldo departed from the Portuguese national team training camp on September 30, 2026, after learning he would not start the Nations League match against Denmark scheduled for October 1 in Copenhagen. He was frustrated after also being benched in the previous match against Norway in Oslo.
Potential suspension could last one to six months under FPF regulations
According to Portuguese Football Federation regulations, a player who misses training, a match, or national team activities faces a suspension ranging from one to six months, though the specific length of Ronaldo's suspension has not yet been determined.
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FPF Opens Disciplinary Case Against Ronaldo Following Training Exit
FPF launches disciplinary case against Ronaldo with provisional suspension; potential penalty ranges one to six months.