Cristiano Ronaldo Punished By Portugal With Suspension And Fine But Will Not Miss Any Matches

Portugal Football Federation announced Cristiano Ronaldo's punishment

The Portugal Football Federation (PFF) punished Cristiano Ronaldo for his antics in the September-October international break after a feud with new coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old left the camp midway with two matches remaining despite the 2016 European champions winning their first two games of the ongoing UEFA Nations League campaign.

However, the PFF gave Ronaldo a lenient sanction with a 30-day suspension and only a €255 (₹27,141) fine.

“Accordingly, and on the grounds set out above, the Disciplinary Council – Non-Professional Section – of the Portuguese Football Federation hereby decides, in these proceedings, to uphold the charges in their entirety and, consequently, find the accused, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, guilty of committing, on one occasion and intentionally, the disciplinary offence provided for and punishable under Article 160(1) of the RDFPF. As a result, he is handed a 30-day suspension and an additional fine of 2.5 units, amounting to €255 (two hundred and fifty-five euros)," said a statement by PFF's Disciplinary Council (CD).

While the monetary fine is evidently not a big concern for Ronaldo, even the suspension will not see the Portugal captain miss any games. The reigning UEFA Nations League…

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