Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp after tussle with coach Jorge Jesus

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a fine and a 30-day ban by the federation’s disciplinary council. | Photo Credit: AP

Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese ​FA on Monday after leaving the national ‌team camp following a rift with ​coach Jorge Jesus over his ⁠role in the side.

The federation’s disciplinary council said it had upheld the charge against the ‌41-year-old forward in full and imposed a fine of 255 euros ($285.83).

Ronaldo ‌left Portugal’s base in Copenhagen ‌before its Nations League match against Denmark ⁠earlier this month, having accused Jesus of twice breaking his word about his role after he ​was an unused ‌substitute against Norway.

Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo but left the door open for his return following Portugal’s ‌2-1 win.

The disciplinary council’s non-professional section ​found Ronaldo had intentionally committed an offence under Article 160(1) of ⁠the federation’s disciplinary regulations. Proceedings were opened on October 9 over facts reported ‌two days earlier.

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The statement did not specify which matches or activities the suspension would cover, or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction.

Ronaldo later apologised ‌for failing to acknowledge supporters after the Norway ​match and for leaving his teammates, saying he remained available for ⁠selection after serving any punishment arising from ⁠the incident.

Portuguese FA president Pedro Proenca has said everyone within the federation ‌wanted Ronaldo to return to the national team once the matter was ​resolved.

Portugal will play Denmark at home on November 14, and Wales away on November 17 during the next international break.