Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença don yarn say Cristiano Ronaldo remain “one of our key pieces” for di national team, even though di 41-year-old captain dey under suspension after im walkout from camp. Proença talk for Funchal, Ronaldo birthplace, during FPF event, and e show confidence say di matter between Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus go resolve and di captain go return.
Di wahala start after Ronaldo leave Portugal camp following disagreement with Jorge Jesus over im playing time. Reports say e no happy say e no play any minute for 2-1 win over Norway for di UEFA Nations League, then e leave di base for Copenhagen before Portugal match against Denmark. Ronaldo later post statement say Jesus break im word to am two times about im role, but e also apologise for leaving im teammates and for failing to acknowledge supporters after di Norway match. E accept say FPF suppose punish am, and e still talk say e want play for national team.
FPF disciplinary council uphold di charge against Ronaldo and impose 30-day suspension plus fine of €255 ($285). Di council find say e intentionally commit offence under federation disciplinary rules. Di statement no clear which matches or activities di suspension go cover, or whether time e don already serve under provisional suspension go count.
Jorge Jesus deny say e make any agreement with Ronaldo, but e leave door open for im return after Portugal 2-1 win. Proença still maintain say Ronaldo na important piece for di team, and e say federation want am back once di matter settle.
Portugal get two UEFA Nations League matches to come against Denmark and Wales in November.
