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Portuguese federation suspends Cristiano Ronaldo amid walk‑out dispute

The federation opened urgent disciplinary proceedings after Ronaldo left the squad over a clash with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:04:26 GMT

Portugal’s football federation announced on Saturday that 41‑year‑old Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after he left the national‑team camp, citing disciplinary proceedings.

What happened

Ronaldo walked out of the Portugal squad after being told he would not start in the Nations League match against Norway on October 4 and after being benched for the win over Norway on September 27. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said the Non‑Professional Section initiated disciplinary proceedings on October 9, classifying the case as urgent and imposing a provisional suspension pending a final decision.

What the reports add

According to the New York Post, the suspension follows “disciplinary proceedings” after Ronaldo left camp following a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus over playing time in the recent Nations League win over Norway. Gulf News reported that the federation’s statement described the suspension as provisional and that Ronaldo had apologised to supporters while criticising the coach.

What was said

The federation’s statement, quoted by both outlets, said: “Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo.” The New York Post noted that Ronaldo apologised to teammates and fans, acknowledging he deserved discipline. Gulf News added that Ronaldo said he would accept any punishment imposed.

How it came about

Ronaldo’s departure from the camp was first reported in Felo News on September 30, when he explained via Instagram that a conversation with the federation president prompted his exit (see earlier coverage). He had previously been left out of the starting line‑up for the Norway match (see preview) and missed the Denmark game on October 1, which Portugal won 4‑2 without him (see match report). The walk‑out and subsequent suspension mark the latest development in a growing dispute between Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus over the striker’s role in the national team.

Key facts

The Portuguese Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo on October 9, 2026. (nypost.com)
Ronaldo was provisionally suspended pending a final decision. (gulfnews.com)
Ronaldo left the national‑team camp after being told he would not start in the Norway match. (gulfnews.com)
Ronaldo apologised to teammates and fans and said he would accept any punishment. (gulfnews.com)