The five-time Ballon d’Or winner unexpectedly left a training camp in Copenhagen last month on the eve of a Nations League fixture against Denmark after being left as an unused substitute in the game prior.
Ronaldo had fallen out with Portugal’s new head coach Jorge Jesus, who he later accused of breaking his word about the captain’s role in the team. Jesus denied making any such agreement.
The 41-year-old had asked to be punished by the Portuguese FA when he posted a lengthy letter detailing the circumstances which led to his departure from the national team. Ronaldo said he wanted to be spared any leniency.
Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid player, reportedly earning £488,000-per-day at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr.
Portugal’s next match is against Denmark in the Nations League on November 14. The statement from the disciplinary council of the Portuguese FA does not specify when Ronaldo’s ban begins.
If the ban is retrospective, it would make Ronaldo available to play in Portugal’s next matches against Denmark and Wales. That would mean it is up to Jesus to decide if Ronaldo should be called up.
Ronaldo’s last appearance for Portgual was in the 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon in September.
