Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined £215 by the Portuguese FA after leaving the Portugal national team camp before a Nations League match against Denmark.
The punishment followed Ronaldo’s departure from camp in Copenhagen, where Portugal were preparing for the fixture against Denmark. The disciplinary council of the Portuguese FA did not specify when the ban begins, so the immediate impact on Portugal’s next matches is not yet clear.
Why Ronaldo was punished
The suspension comes after a dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus over Ronaldo’s role in the team. Ronaldo later accused Jesus of making broken promises and said there had been a breach of trust, while Jesus denied there was any agreement in place.
Ronaldo’s last appearance for Portugal came in September, when he featured in the 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon. That makes the timing of the ban especially important, because Portugal’s next match against Denmark and the follow-up game against Wales could be affected depending on when the suspension is counted to begin.
What happens next
The key issue now is the start date of the 30-day ban. The Portuguese FA has confirmed the punishment, but without a clear start point, it is not yet certain whether Ronaldo will miss upcoming Portugal fixtures in the Nations League window.
The wider context is significant as well. Ronaldo remains one of the most prominent figures in world football, with the source noting that he earns £488,000 per day from Al Nassr and that Forbes estimates his total football earnings for 2026 will reach £225m. Even so, this latest disciplinary decision puts the focus back on his status with the Portugal national team and how the situation is managed going forward.
