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Portugal hits Ronaldo with provisional suspension for walking out on national team

Portugal hits Ronaldo with provisional suspension for walking out on national team

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation because he left the national team in September. The federation started a formal investigation, and Ronaldo has said he is sorry and will accept any punishment.

Key Facts

  • The Portuguese Football Federation suspended Cristiano Ronaldo temporarily while investigating his actions.
  • Ronaldo walked out of the national team after not being played as expected in two matches.
  • He apologized to fans and criticized the national team coach, Jorge Jesus.
  • Ronaldo is Portugal’s top goal scorer and has appeared in the most games for the national team.
  • He said he is not retiring from international play and will return after any punishment.
  • Portugal won all four Nations League games and qualified early for the next stage.
  • Ronaldo recently scored for his club team, Al-Nassr, in Saudi Arabia.
  • The federation called the case urgent and is deciding the final punishment soon.
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