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Norway v Portugal - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A4 MD2

Portugal hand Ronaldo lenient suspension for abandoning national squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided missing any international matches despite receiving a 30-day suspension and a financial penalty from the Portugal Football Federation. The forward was punished for abandoning the national team camp midway through the recent international break following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, but the backdated ban means he remains available.

Officially: the Portuguese federation punishes Ronaldo with a ban and a fine

Will the Don return to international football?

Voting continues: a crushing lead for Cristiano over Messi in the race for the greatest Ballon d'Or winner

The historic rivalry is renewed

'Our captain!' - FPF president backs Ronaldo to make Portugal return

Portugal Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro Proenca believes captain Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key player for the national team despite his recent suspension. Proenca is confident the veteran forward will resolve his explosive disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.

A painful blow to Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia with the injury of its star

He will miss more than one match

Postecoglou: Neom are no easy task, and the injury trap threatens Al Nassr's ambitions

What did the Australian coach say?

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Hilal	0 - 0	9	7	1	1	26	7	19	22	D W W L W
2	Al Qadsiah		9	7	1	1	23	9	14	22	W W D W W
3	Al Nassr FC		8	6	1	1	19	7	12	19	W D W L W
4	Al Ahli		9	6	0	3	23	12	11	18	W W W L W
5	Al Ittihad		8	5	2	1	14	9	5	17	L W W W D

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