Cristiano Ronaldo given 30-day Portugal suspension and €255 fine

Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation on Monday, 19 October, after leaving the national team's camp in Copenhagen before a Nations League match against Denmark. The disciplinary decision leaves his eligibility for forthcoming Portugal matches unclear because the federation did not specify which matches or activities the ban covers.

The federation's disciplinary council upheld the charge against the 41-year-old forward in full. Its non-professional section found that he had intentionally committed an offence under Article 160(1) of the federation's disciplinary regulations, Reuters reported. The decision follows the provisional suspension imposed on Ronaldo on 9 October, according to BBC Sport.

Why Ronaldo left Portugal's camp

The departure came before Portugal's match against Denmark. The disciplinary proceedings opened on 9 October over events reported to the federation two days earlier, Reuters reported. That process has now produced a full ruling and a fine, following the provisional measure covered in NewsJaws' earlier report.

How the 30-day ban affects Portugal selection

It was not immediately clear whether Ronaldo's time under the provisional suspension counts towards the 30 days. Reuters reported that the federation's statement did not identify the matches or activities covered. That uncertainty matters for Portugal's selection decisions: the length of the sanction alone does not establish when Ronaldo can next play for the national team.

Ronaldo has apologised for leaving his teammates and for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway game, and said he remained available for selection after serving any punishment, Reuters reported. Portuguese FA president Pedro Proença said people within the federation wanted him to return once the matter was resolved. Jesus also left open the possibility of a return after Portugal's 2-1 win over Denmark.