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Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo following national team walkout

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 10, 2026, 18:51 IST

The Portuguese football federation has opened disciplinary proceedings and issued a provisional suspension to Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran forward walked out on the national team squad earlier this week.

Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo following national team walkout

The Portuguese football federation has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has been placed under a provisional suspension. The decision follows a disciplinary investigation launched by the governing body after the 41-year-old forward walked out on the national team.

The federation announced the disciplinary proceedings on Saturday, marking a significant development in the situation surrounding the veteran player. The move comes shortly after Ronaldo publicly addressed the incident, offering an apology to the team's supporters while simultaneously voicing criticism toward Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus.

Disciplinary action and player response

In the wake of the walkout, Ronaldo stated earlier this week that he is prepared to accept the consequences of his actions. He confirmed his intention to serve any suspension that is formally imposed upon him by the federation as a result of the ongoing disciplinary process.

The federation has not yet provided further details regarding the duration of the suspension or the specific timeline for the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings. The situation remains a developing story within the Portuguese national team setup as the federation moves to address the internal breach of conduct.