Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Portugal Hopes Ronaldo Returns Amid Disciplinary Proceedings
Portugal’s football federation says it wants Cristiano Ronaldo back on the national team.
Federation president Pedro Proenca said the coach and Ronaldo’s teammates also want him to return.
Proenca hopes Ronaldo can rejoin during the November 2026 international break.
The federation has opened disciplinary proceedings because Ronaldo left the team camp before a match against Denmark.
Ronaldo apologised and said he was still willing to play for Portugal.
The proceedings could affect when he returns.
Portugal’s next listed matches are against Denmark and Wales.
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca said the federation, coach and players want Cristiano Ronaldo back.
Proenca expects Ronaldo could return during the November 2026 international break.
The federation opened disciplinary proceedings after Ronaldo left the national team camp before a match against Denmark.
Ronaldo apologised and said he remained available to represent Portugal, but the process could affect his return.
Portugal is scheduled to host Denmark on November 14 and play Wales away on November 17.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese Football Federation, president Pedro Proenca, coach Jorge Jesus and Portugal’s players.
- What
- The federation says it wants Ronaldo back, while disciplinary proceedings concerning his departure from camp remain underway.
- When
- Proenca spoke on October 10; Portugal’s next listed matches are November 14 and 17, 2026.
- Where
- Portugal’s national team camp; Portugal is scheduled to host Denmark and then travel to face Wales.
- Why
- Proceedings were opened over Ronaldo’s departure from the team camp 24 hours before Portugal’s match against Denmark.
- Federation president
- Pedro Proenca
- Head coach
- Jorge Jesus
- Proceedings concern
- Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp during the previous international break
- Ronaldo’s response
- He apologised and indicated he remained available for Portugal
- Expected return window
- November 2026 international break; Proenca said he expected Ronaldo back then
- Next listed match
- Portugal hosts Denmark on November 14
- Following listed match
- Portugal faces Wales away on November 17