The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo as its disciplinary body investigates the circumstances surrounding his departure from the national team's training camp in September. This decision was confirmed by the federation's Disciplinary Council in a statement reported by Portuguese public broadcaster RTP on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The council decided to open disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo over possible disciplinary implications of facts reported to it on October 7.
According to the FPF's statement, a non-automatic provisional suspension of the player was imposed, and the case was referred to the FPF's Disciplinary Investigation Commission on October 10 and classified as urgent. The federation also stated that details of the proceedings would remain confidential until the investigation is completed. This development was also reported by Portuguese sports broadcaster SPORT TV on October 10.
Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen on September 30, amid a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the team. The Portugal captain had apologized for leaving the camp and indicated that he would accept any punishment imposed on him. In a statement, Ronaldo said, "I should not have done it. The responsibility is exclusively mine," and apologized to his national team teammates.
The forward also ruled out retiring from international football and expressed his willingness to return to the national team after serving any suspension imposed on him. RTP reported that Ronaldo had also expressed his willingness to return to Portugal's squad. This shows that Ronaldo is taking responsibility for his actions and is willing to make amends.
The FPF's latest decision is provisional, and the disciplinary proceedings are ongoing. The statement does not specify the final punishment Ronaldo could face. The federation's Disciplinary Council will investigate the matter and determine the appropriate punishment. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in determining Ronaldo's future with the national team.
Ronaldo's suspension is a significant development in the world of football, and fans are eagerly waiting for the outcome of the investigation. The incident has sparked a lot of debate, with many calling for Ronaldo to be given a second chance. The FPF's decision to suspend Ronaldo has been seen as a bold move, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
The Portuguese Football Federation has assured that the investigation will be thorough and fair. The federation's commitment to transparency and accountability is evident in its handling of the situation. The outcome of the investigation will be a crucial test of the federation's disciplinary processes and its ability to handle high-profile cases.
Key points
- Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation as disciplinary proceedings begin.
- Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen on September 30, amid a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the team.
- The forward has apologized for his actions and expressed his willingness to return to the national team after serving any suspension imposed on him.
