Cristiano Ronaldo could face suspension and fine for leaving Portugal national team

Cristiano Ronaldo could face a disqualification of up to six months and a fine for leaving the national team without permission, reports A Bola.

Earlier, the media reported that Ronaldo refused to participate in the training of the Portuguese national team after missing the match of the second round of the group stage of the Nations League against the Norwegian team (2:1), which took place on Sunday in Oslo. Ronaldo was not included in the Portuguese starting line-up and spent the entire match on the bench. Later, the media reported that the coach and the player met and settled the misunderstanding. However, on Wednesday Jesus said at a press conference that Ronaldo would not be included in the squad for the upcoming match with the Danes. Later it became known that the Portuguese left the national team after Jesus’ press conference, and the media reported that the 41-year-old forward had decided to retire from the national team.

According to the disciplinary regulations of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), for unjustified withdrawal or failure to appear at a national team event, a player can be suspended from matches for the national team for a period of one to six months, as well as receive a fine of 500 to 1,000 euros.