
Al-Nassr forward suspended and fined after leaving international camp in September following dispute with coach Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo receives a 30-day suspension and €255 fine from the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out of the national squad in September following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.
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Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September after being left out of the starting lineup against Denmark.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.
The 41-year-old captain walked out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not start against Denmark.
Ronaldo said in a lengthy statement he had left because Portugal coach Jorge Jesus twice "broke his word", accusing him of an "absolute breach of trust".
The Al-Nassr forward was provisionally suspended on 9 October.
On Monday, the federation's disciplinary council said it had upheld the charge against Ronaldo in full and imposed a fine of 255 euros (£189).
It is not clear which matches or activities the suspension would cover, or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction.
Portugal boss Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo but left the door open for his return following his side's 2-1 victory.
Ronaldo accepted accountability and apologised to his team-mates and fans for his actions, before adding he deserved to be punished.
Pedro Proenc, president of the FPF, told Portuguese outlet Record there is a "strong desire" to have Ronaldo back with the national team once the matter was resolved.
Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times, has scored 146 goals in 234 Portugal appearances - both men's world records - helping them win Euro 2016 and the Nations League twice.

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