Portugal suspends Ronaldo after walkout from Nations League camp
What's next: Federation rules allow a ban of one to six months, with Portugal due to face Denmark and Wales in November.
Portugal provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national team camp during the last international window, prompting the Portuguese Football Federation to open urgent disciplinary proceedings. The 41-year-old captain departed after he was an unused substitute against Norway and then learned he would not start against Denmark. Ronaldo later apologized to teammates and fans but accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking an agreement over how his playing time would be managed. Federation rules allow a suspension of one to six months and a fine for players who fail to report or walk out on international duty. In Ronaldo's absence, Portugal won all three matches and Goncalo Ramos scored three goals. Ronaldo has since returned to Al Nassr and scored in a 3-0 win over Diriyah.