Football: Cristiano Ronaldo apparently temporarily suspended by the Portugal association

According to media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily banned by the Portuguese Football Association (FPF) following the scandal surrounding his departure from the Portuguese national team's quarters. This is reported by the Portuguese newspaper “A Bola” and the broadcaster RTP, among others. A final verdict from the disciplinary commission on the punishment is pending.

The Reuters news agency has asked the association for a statement, but a response is pending.

Ronaldo made plenty of headlines during the international break. First, he left the Portuguese national team's quarters early after he was not used in the 2-1 Nations League first leg in Norway. The multiple world footballer then publicly accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word. His future in the national team is open.

In his first game since the falling out, 41-year-old Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al-Nassr FC's 3-0 (2-0) win in the Saudi Arabian league against Al Draih on Friday evening. He was also honored with a huge fan banner before kickoff. "Greatness is earned" was written there in English, written in capital letters, with Ronaldo's marketing acronym "CR7" added underneath.