Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal

The Portuguese Football Association suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros ($285) after he left the national team camp. The 41-year-old departed Portugal’s base in Copenhagen following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the team, accusing Jesus of twice breaking his word. The disciplinary council upheld the charge but did not say which matches the ban would cover or whether time served under a provisional suspension would count. Ronaldo apologised for leaving his teammates and failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway match, and said he remained available for selection after serving his punishment.
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