Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving Portugal’s national team camp following a reported disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.
The 41-year-old Al Nassr superstar walked out of the camp on September 30 after being left on the bench against Norway, having reportedly expected to receive playing time.
The federation ruled that Ronaldo had intentionally breached its disciplinary regulations, imposing the suspension alongside the financial penalty.
But the punishment may have little impact on his international schedule. Because the suspension is backdated to the period when he left camp, Ronaldo is expected to be eligible for Portugal’s upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17, provided he is selected.
And when it comes to money, the fine is barely a dent in the superstar’s earnings.
Ronaldo reportedly earns around €6.34 per second from his Al Nassr salary alone. At that rate, he could theoretically earn the equivalent of his €255 fine in approximately 40 seconds.
Ronaldo has since apologised for his actions and indicated that he would accept the consequences, while Portuguese football officials have expressed a desire to see him return to the national team.
For one of football’s highest-paid players, the financial penalty may be minor. The bigger question is whether the incident will affect his relationship with the coaching staff as Portugal prepares for its next international assignments.
What do you think — was €255 a fair punishment for Ronaldo, or should the football federation have gone harder?
Cristiano Ronaldo Fined €255 After Portugal Camp Walkout — But Will He Miss Any Matches?
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving Portugal’s national team camp following a reported disagre...
By editor·October 19, 2026·2 min read
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