07.11.2026 14:00
A remarkable decision came from the federation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the Portuguese national team. It was announced that the star footballer, who was reported to have received a 30-day suspension and a fine after the crisis he experienced with head coach Jorge Jesus, will this time be honored for his contributions to the national team.
Following Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell to the national team in Portuguese football, a new development has occurred. The Portuguese Football Federation has taken action for the 41-year-old star footballer, who announced that he had ended his national team career after a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. It was reported that Ronaldo, who was said to have been punished earlier for leaving the camp without permission, will be honored for his services to the national team.
NEW DECISION FROM THE FEDERATION FOR RONALDO
Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença, drawing attention to Cristiano Ronaldo's contributions to the country's football, announced that the star player's career will be honored. Proença emphasized that Ronaldo left an important legacy not only through his achievements on the pitch but also through his leadership and impact on the national team.
The Federation President made the following statements:
“I offer my deepest thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo for everything he has done for us, for the Federation, for the national team, and for Portugal. We all appreciate the extraordinary career of the best Portuguese footballer in history. He was not only a magnificent athlete but also an inspiring leader and the greatest symbol of the spirit of our national team. We will do everything we can to honor the legacy he has left behind.”
JORGE JESUS: I THOUGHT HE WOULD RETURN
After Ronaldo left the national team, head coach Jorge Jesus also made statements regarding the process. Stating that he himself learned of the star footballer's decision at the same time as everyone else, Jesus said he had considered inviting Ronaldo back to the national team but respected the decision made.
Jesus had said the following in his statement:
“Of course I thought he would return. Of course I thought about calling him. Of course I also thought about talking to him. But I must respect this. I learned the decision together with everyone else. Yet I was thinking of calling him up to the national team. But ultimately I have no regrets because I made all my decisions thinking of the team. As a head coach, I always advocate what is best for the team, and therefore I am at peace with every decision I have made.”
FIRST, A 30-DAY SUSPENSION PENALTY
According to the information reported, the crisis between Ronaldo and the technical staff began at the end of September. After the star footballer left the national team camp without permission and later did not return, the Portuguese Football Federation initiated a disciplinary process. It was stated that Ronaldo was given a 30-day suspension and a fine of 255 euros.
It was reported that the Portuguese star cited Jorge Jesus's failure to keep the promises he made to him as the reason for his decision to leave the national team.
146 GOALS IN 234 MATCHES
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is stated to have appeared in 234 matches with the Portugal National Team and scored 146 goals, left an important mark on the country's football. With the Federation's latest decision, it is aimed to specially honor the star footballer's achievements in his national team career. However, details on how this will be carried out organizationally have not yet been announced.