Portugal provisionally suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national camp
The Portuguese Football Federation provisionally suspended Ronaldo, 41, and opened disciplinary proceedings after he left the national team's camp last month (BBC Sport, Guardian, Al Jazeera, Reuters, ESPN). The Guardian and Al Jazeera say he had been critical of coach Jorge Jesus. No hearing date has been given.
Ronaldo is Portugal's record scorer and captain, and the dispute raises questions about the team's coaching and future.
If you follow Portugal in qualifiers or a major tournament, expect more developments.
The federation says it must act when a player leaves camp.
Supporters of Ronaldo say the coach has handled the situation poorly.
This is a procedural suspension, not a ban. The hearing date is the thing to wait for.
DailyDrop Ireland edition No. 7 · Morning · SUN., OCT. 11, 2026