Portugal Suspend Cristiano Ronaldo After Walking Out on National Team

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old after his decision to walk out on the national team.

Portugal Suspend Cristiano Ronaldo After Walking Out on National Team

TL;DR

  • Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese football federation.
  • Disciplinary proceedings opened against Ronaldo for walking out on the national team.
  • Ronaldo claims coach Jorge Jesus broke a promise about his playing time.
  • Federation confirmed disciplinary proceedings and imposed a preventive suspension.
  • Ronaldo apologized to supporters and criticized the coach.
  • Gonçalo Ramos replaced Ronaldo and scored multiple goals in his absence.
  • Ronaldo expressed expectation of a suspension but promised farewell matches for fans.