The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against the Portugal captain following his departure from the national team's training camp amid a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus.
The decision was confirmed on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after the federation's disciplinary council initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 41-year-old forward's departure. The case has been classified as urgent, with the investigation remaining confidential until the proceedings are concluded.
The controversy arose after Ronaldo was left on the bench during Portugal's match against Norway. The Al-Nassr forward reportedly became frustrated after warming up but was not introduced into the game.
The situation escalated ahead of Portugal's subsequent fixture against Denmark, when Ronaldo left the team's training camp in Copenhagen. However, Ronaldo later explained that his decision followed a breakdown in trust with Jesus, whom he accused of failing to honour an agreement concerning how his omission from the Norway match would be explained publicly.
Originally published by NotJustOk.