The Portuguese Football Association has sanctioned Cristiano Ronaldo for walking off the pitch when playing for the national team during recent UEFA Nations League games. But fans are ridiculing the association over this sanction. This is due to the fact that Ronaldo was fined 255 euros (approximately 27,000 rupees) and was suspended for 30 days. It should be noted that his suspension period has already begun. As a result, Ronaldo would not miss the next match of Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the highest-earning football players in the world. Thus, 255 euros is considered too mild a sanction in this case. Fans mocked the Portuguese Football Association's decision in this regard. They consider the punishment as a joke.
It is worth noting that on Monday, the Portuguese Football Association called this punishment "adequate and appropriate". According to the association, Ronaldo confessed to all the allegations in his formal statement on Friday. His punishment was decreased considering his confession and disciplinary record. It should be also mentioned that the Portuguese Football Association believes that after taking into account mitigating circumstances, this punishment did not exceed the maximum set by the association.
Ronaldo has also been given a 30-day suspension, but the period is considered effective from October 1st, the day Portugal played against Denmark. Thus, Ronaldo has already served 19 days of the suspension. He is expected to be available for Portugal's next Nations League match against Denmark on November 14th. Ronaldo has the option to appeal the suspension. However, he has already apologized and stated that he expected punishment. He made no immediate public comment after news of his suspension broke.
In the recent Nations League matches, Ronaldo played in the opening victory against Wales. He was then among the substitutes during the win against Norway on September 27th, but did not play. Ronaldo alleged that coach Jorge Jesus broke an agreement to play him. He subsequently left the team. Despite his absence, Portugal defeated Denmark and then Norway to reach the quarterfinals. The small amount of the fine and the early commencement of the suspension have made the Portuguese Football Association's actions a topic of discussion.
The Portuguese Football Association has sanctioned Cristiano Ronaldo for walking off the pitch when playing for the national team during recent UEFA Nations League games. But fans are ridiculing the association over this sanction. This is due to the fact that Ronaldo was fined 255 euros (approximately 27,000 rupees) and was suspended for 30 days. It should be noted that his suspension period has already begun. As a result, Ronaldo would not miss the next match of Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the highest-earning football players in the world. Thus, 255 euros is considered too mild a sanction in this case. Fans mocked the Portuguese Football Association's decision in this regard. They consider the punishment as a joke.
It is worth noting that on Monday, the Portuguese Football Association called this punishment "adequate and appropriate". According to the association, Ronaldo confessed to all the allegations in his formal statement on Friday. His punishment was decreased considering his confession and disciplinary record. It should be also mentioned that the Portuguese Football Association believes that after taking into account mitigating circumstances, this punishment did not exceed the maximum set by the association.
Ronaldo has also been given a 30-day suspension, but the period is considered effective from October 1st, the day Portugal played against Denmark. Thus, Ronaldo has already served 19 days of the suspension. He is expected to be available for Portugal's next Nations League match against Denmark on November 14th. Ronaldo has the option to appeal the suspension. However, he has already apologized and stated that he expected punishment. He made no immediate public comment after news of his suspension broke.
In the recent Nations League matches, Ronaldo played in the opening victory against Wales. He was then among the substitutes during the win against Norway on September 27th, but did not play. Ronaldo alleged that coach Jorge Jesus broke an agreement to play him. He subsequently left the team. Despite his absence, Portugal defeated Denmark and then Norway to reach the quarterfinals. The small amount of the fine and the early commencement of the suspension have made the Portuguese Football Association's actions a topic of discussion.