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Cristiano Ronaldo

Also known as: CR7 · Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo · Cris

Portuguese footballer suspended 30 days and fined €255 for leaving national team camp in September 2026 amid dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.

2026-04-292026-10-29

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … He managed the Cristiano Ronaldo-Karim Benzema dynamic at Madrid, keeping them functional if not always comfortable. …

    An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho’s Real return
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … With a fuller heart, more scars, more memories, and the same excitement as the child who once dreamed of defending this badge.” Ochoa is set to become one of the few players to appear at six World Cups, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, having previously represented M …

    Veteran Ochoa joins Mexico camp with sixth World Cup in sight
  4. Joy Online

    Manchester United’s former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played with – but that Gareth Bale is the “most complete”. …

    Bale more ‘complete’ than Ronaldo – Casemiro
  5. Joy Online

    … Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and left the pitch in tears. An African team had reached a World Cup semi-final for the first time. …

    Morocco: Africa’s new standard on global stage
  6. Joy Online

    … That explains why, even though he didn’t feel well with his knee – after they did a scan on both and analysed the wrong one – he wanted to play to try to top Cristiano Ronaldo’s 59 goals in a calendar year. …

    Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?
  7. April 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … Subsequent editions would feature other great players including Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane of Senegal, Mohammed Kudus of Ghana; not leaving out fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who lit the modern game with their skills and finesse. …

    ‘World Cup Soccer Fiesta’ airs today

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension, €255 fine from Portugal

    Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp in September after being left as an unused substitute. The suspension was backdated to Portugal's match against Denmark and will not affect his international commitments, as he has already served 19 days of the ban.

    21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ronaldo suspended 30 days, fined for leaving Portugal camp

    The Portuguese FA suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros after he left the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role. Ronaldo later apologised and said he remained available for selection after serving his punishment.

    21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 19 October

  1. Ronaldo suspended 30 days, fined for Portugal squad exit

    The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him €255 after he left the Portugal squad during the September international break, following a clash with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time against Norway.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese FA

    Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September. The 41-year-old left after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark, citing that coach Jorge Jesus twice "broke his word."

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Kane matches England caps record after scoring twice

    Harry Kane earned his 125th England cap, equalling Peter Shilton's men's record, and scored twice in a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Kane, who has 91 international goals, did not rule out pursuing Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time goalscoring record of 146.

    8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ronaldo says Portugal coach Jesus broke promises twice

    Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word—first over a fitness management agreement for Nations League matches, then over a promised public clarification at a press conference—and left the camp, though he said he remained available if recalled.

    8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly refuses Portugal squad under Jesus

    Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly will not return to the Portugal squad while Jorge Jesus remains manager, according to Portuguese journalist Rui Santos. Ronaldo left the national team camp after being benched in a 2-1 win against Norway on September 27 and is said to be frustrated with Jesus's handling of the situation.

    7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Ronaldo says he deserves punishment but won't retire

    Cristiano Ronaldo said he will not retire from international football but should be punished for walking out on Portugal's Nations League camp, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about playing time against Norway and Denmark.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ronaldo walks out of Portugal squad amid coach disagreement

    Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's squad after a disagreement with new head coach Jorge Jesus, becoming frustrated after being kept on the bench during a Nations League match with Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. Jesus said Ronaldo would be welcome back, but the dispute has raised questions about whether the 41-year-old's international career could be nearing an end.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Portugal boss says Ronaldo door open for return

    Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to Portugal's national team if he chooses to, after the 41-year-old left the Nations League camp when dropped as a starter against Denmark. Jesus, who has managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, said the decision to return rests with Ronaldo.

    6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

  1. Haaland limps off as Norway loses to Portugal in Nations League

    Erling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute with an apparent injury as Norway suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the late winner. Manchester City will await further news on Haaland's condition ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Portugal manager leaves door open for Ronaldo return

    Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to the national team if he chooses, after the 41-year-old captain left the Nations League camp following disagreements over his playing time against Norway and Denmark.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Fernandes defends Ronaldo as Portugal's greatest football figure

    Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure and will always hold a reserved place in Portuguese hearts, after Ronaldo left the squad this week when coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Nike loses ground to rivals amid turnaround efforts

    Nike, the world's largest sportswear brand, has lost sales, customers, and market value over recent years, with its share price down 75% over five years and its removal from the S&P 100 index. The company's recovery under CEO Elliott Hill has shown some progress but faces new challenges, including the loss of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club

    Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Cristiano Ronaldo permanently leaves Portugal national team camp

    Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp permanently following a fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old captain announced his decision after Jesus's pre-match press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença, saying he will explain his reasons "in due time."

    1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid manager tensions

    Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp and will explain his reasons later, after head coach Jorge Jesus denied claims of a rift with the captain and reports that Ronaldo had refused to train. Ronaldo did not play in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday and did not join team-mates greeting visiting fans after the match.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach dispute

    Cristiano Ronaldo has departed Portugal's training camp and is heading to Madrid on his private plane following a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus over his absence from recent UEFA Nations League matches. Jesus had stated Ronaldo would train and that the situation was resolved, but the captain left the camp nonetheless, potentially marking his final break from the Portuguese national team.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Portugal beats Norway 2-1 in Nations League fixture

    Portugal won 2-1 against Norway in their second Nations League match, with Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos scoring for the visitors despite Erling Haaland's goal bringing Norway level. Cristiano Ronaldo remained unused on the bench for Portugal.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Ronaldo extends career for Portugal, targets 1,000 goals

    Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to continue his international career after the World Cup, saying he can help Portugal to further success and aiming for a personal milestone of 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old, who needs 21 goals to reach that mark, has been included in Jorge Jesus' Portugal squad for the Nations League campaign beginning against Wales.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ronaldo demands life bans for fans mocking deceased Jota

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for Jota memorial chants

    Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match, saying such behaviour has no place in football. Jota, a Liverpool forward and close friend of Neves, died in a car crash at age 28 in July last year.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for disrespectful Jota chanting

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after fans chanted the name of late footballer Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. Jota, a former Liverpool and Wolverhampton player, died in a car crash in Spain aged 28 last year.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Mourinho defends Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after fan boos

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy Eldense shares

    Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan

    Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Argentine league to pause matches honoring Messi retirement

    The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Mourinho warns of three-week international break impact

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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