Portugal suspends Ronaldo provisionally as disciplinary process begins

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  Portugal’s football federation has begun disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national team.

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  Ronaldo is provisionally suspended from national-team matches while the process is under way.

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  The report says he left the team because of reasons including the coach’s selection methods.

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  Federation rules provide for a suspension of one to six months for a player who abandons national-team duty.

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  Ronaldo has suggested he may return to the national team after serving a punishment.

Who

Portugal’s football federation and Cristiano Ronaldo.

What

The federation began disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo and provisionally suspended him from national-team matches.

When

The federation announced the proceedings on October 10, 2026.

Where

Portugal’s national team.

Why

Ronaldo left the team, reportedly over reasons including the coach’s selection methods.

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