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Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after walking out on national team

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 11 October 2026 at 12:30 am

Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after walking out on national team

Federation opens disciplinary proceedings Veteran has been critical of coach Jorge Jesus Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old after his decision to walk out on the national team .

Ronaldo apologised to supporters on Tuesday while criticising the Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus , and said he would serve any “suspension that is imposed” on him.

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Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after walking out on national team

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