Cristiano Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension and fine from Portuguese Football Federation

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has officially sanctioned national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo with a 30-day suspension and a fine of 255 euros. The disciplinary action, announced on October 19, 2026, follows a formal review by the federation's Disciplinary Council regarding the player's intentional misconduct. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, when Ronaldo departed the national team's training camp in Copenhagen ahead of a scheduled match against Denmark.

The federation ruled that Ronaldo violated Article 160, paragraph 1, of its disciplinary regulations. Prior to this final decision, the player had already been placed under temporary suspension. The investigation concluded that the charge of intentional disciplinary infringement was fully substantiated, resulting in the imposed penalty of a one-month ban and a fine equivalent to 2.5 units of currency.

Despite the month-long suspension, Ronaldo is expected to be available for the national team's next international commitment scheduled for November 14. The disciplinary measure effectively closes this specific incident for the Portuguese governing body, which continues to enforce its regulatory policies regarding player conduct during international breaks.