Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation. The suspension comes after he walked out of the national team camp last week. He left following an argument with coach Jorge Jesus.
The dispute was about how many minutes Ronaldo would play during the international break. Ronaldo later released a long statement apologising for leaving. He also said he should be punished. It now appears the punishment has already started. Under Portuguese Football Federation rules, his walkout triggered an automatic suspension. A disciplinary council will now decide how long the ban will last. It could be anywhere from one to six months.
If the ban is longer than one month, Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales next month. The disciplinary council will look at everything, including Ronaldo’s apology. Reports suggest a shorter ban is more likely.
In his statement, Ronaldo said he owed an apology to his teammates for leaving the camp. He said that even though he felt the coach broke his word, he should not have left. He said the responsibility is his alone. He apologised to the Portuguese people again. But he also said that breaking a promise has a deep effect on him. He felt that staying would only harm the group. So he packed his bags and left.
Ronaldo also said the punishment should have no mitigating factors. He said he is not just any player. He is the team captain. That makes it worse. He said he has already apologised but knows actions have consequences. He said the rules are the same for everyone, regardless of status.
Coach Jorge Jesus responded to Ronaldo’s statement. He said he read it and is now focused on his work. He said he is going to the federation to think about the team.
Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal since his debut. He has scored a record 146 goals.
…Reaches 980 Career Goals as Al-Nassr Beats Al-Diriyah 3-0
Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Al-Nassr beat Al-Diriyah 3-0. The match was in the eighth round of the Saudi Roshn League. After the game, Ronaldo posted a short message on social media. He wrote, “Mission accomplished… on to the next match.”
The goal came in the 23rd minute. Teammate Kingsley Coman had a long-range shot blocked by the goalkeeper. Ronaldo reacted quickly and pushed the ball in with his right foot. After scoring, he did his famous “Siu” celebration. Fans in the stands held up a banner that said “The all-time top scorer in football history.” Al-Nassr added two more goals. Samuel Costa scored in the 33rd minute. Coman scored in the 32nd minute of the second half.
That goal took his career total to 980. He now needs just 20 more to reach 1,000 goals. That is a target he wants to hit before he retires. It was also his fourth goal in the Saudi League this season. He has now scored against Al-Riyadh, Al-Taawoun, Abha, and Al-Diriyah. His total includes 146 goals for Portugal and 834 club goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo is also facing disciplinary action from the Portuguese Football Federation. He left the national team camp without permission last month. Reports say he received a temporary suspension immediately after leaving. The possible ban ranges from one month to six months. If it is longer than one month, he will miss Portugal’s Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales in November.
The incident started with a disagreement over playing time with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo said the coach broke a promise to give him 30 minutes against Norway. He left the camp midway through the international break.
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will now turn their attention to the next match. Fans are waiting to see if he can reach the 1,000-goal mark. He is getting closer with every goal.
FAQs
Q. Why Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal?
A. Ronaldo left the national team camp after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.
Q. How long could Ronaldo’s suspension last?
A. The ban could last between one and six months.
Q. Which matches could Ronaldo miss because of the ban?
A. Ronaldo could miss Portugal’s Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.
Q. How many career goals has Ronaldo scored?
A. Ronaldo has scored 980 career goals.
Q. How many goals does Ronaldo need to reach 1,000?
A. Ronaldo needs 20 more goals to reach 1,000.
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