Cristiano Ronaldo faces possible six-month ban, fine after leaving Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo could face a suspension of up to six months and a fine after disciplinary action was launched over his early departure from Portugal’s camp.
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AICristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal’s national team and Al-Nassr star, could face a suspension ranging from one to six months and a financial penalty after disciplinary proceedings were opened against him for leaving the national team camp 24 hours before their match against Denmark. The Portuguese Football Federation’s disciplinary board has imposed a non-automatic provisional suspension and classified the case as urgent.
In an official statement, the federation said the decision was made to investigate potential disciplinary violations related to incidents reported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Ronaldo, 41, was initially subject to an automatic provisional suspension pending the start of disciplinary procedures, before the board decided to impose a non-automatic provisional suspension and grant the case urgent status.
On Saturday, October 10, the federation referred the case to its disciplinary investigation committee, confirming that details will remain confidential until the investigation concludes.
According to the federation’s disciplinary regulations, Ronaldo could be suspended for between one and six months and fined if his departure from the camp is deemed unjustified.