Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces ban after Nations League dispute

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been provisionally suspended by the federation, according to media reports, after the incident surrounding his early departure from the Portuguese national team’s camp, the Portuguese newspaper A Bola says. The incident occurred after he was not used in the 2‑1 Nations League first leg in Norway.

Coach Jorge Jesus publicly accused Ronaldo of breaking his word after the incident. He criticized that the multiple World Player of the Year had abandoned the team.

No official decision

No official decision from the disciplinary committee has been made so far. The exact consequences have not yet been determined.

Ronaldo himself emphasized that he wants to be available for the national team again. His future in the squad remains uncertain as long as no final verdict is issued.

In a statement, Ronaldo indicated that he expects a punishment or suspension. However, he assured that he will be ready to play again after any possible sanction.

The former striker star of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus Turin has played 234 matches for Portugal, scoring 146 goals. This makes him one of the most prolific scorers in Portuguese history.

Portugal, the defending champion of the Nations League, won all four matches in the past two turbulent weeks and is already in the quarter‑finals.

The provisional suspension highlights the strained relationship between the superstar and the federation, while the team continues its winning streak.