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.
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to move into management when the day comes for record-shattering boots to be hung up, with former Manchester United star Danny Simpson telling GOAL that a stunning arrangement with David Beckham in MLS cannot be ruled out. Lionel Messi is currently starring in the United States, but could CR7 head to Inter Miami as a coach?
