Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by federation despite disciplinary proceedings

In Madeira, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença reiterated that he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite ongoing disciplinary proceedings. He urged all parties to stay calm and find a solution, saying Portugal is aiming to win the Nations League and relies on Ronaldo as a key player. Opened on October 9, the proceedings examine the circumstances of the captain’s departure from the national team camp; the disciplinary council also imposed a non-automatic preventive suspension and declared the case urgent.