After suspension, the federation president wants Cristiano's return for the Nations League

A few hours after Cristiano Ronaldo's provisional suspension, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proença, told journalists that the federation, the manager and all teammates want his return, already expected during the November international break.

Conflict with the manager and suspension

On September 30, the 41-year-old player left the national team camp, furious to learn that he would not start the Nations League match against Denmark in Copenhagen scheduled for the next day. A few days earlier, he had already expressed his frustration after being left on the bench against Norway in Oslo, accusing manager Jorge Jesus of not keeping his promise.

On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo apologized on his social media to Portuguese fans and his teammates, paving the way for a return “after serving the suspension that will be imposed on me.” A disciplinary procedure has been opened against him, but the disciplinary committee has not yet made any final decision.

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Statistics and prospects for Ronaldo

Al‑Nassr striker has amassed 234 caps for Portugal and 146 goals, two records in men’s international football. The Portuguese, defending the title, won their four Nations League matches during the recent international break, with Ronaldo having played only once.

Earlier this year, he had mentioned the possibility that the season could be his last before retirement, while aiming for 1,000 career goals. Pedro Proença said that the timetable will depend solely on the disciplinary committee, an autonomous body that will “do its job.”

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The president emphasized that Football and Sports remain priorities for the Federation, stressing the collective desire to see Cristiano back in action for the Nations League.