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Cristiano Ronaldo receives backdated suspension and insignificant fine after abandoning Portugal squad over Jorge Jesus feud

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What happened

Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided missing any international matches despite receiving a 30-day suspension and a financial penalty from the Portugal Football Federation. The forward was punished for abandoning the national team camp midway through the recent international break following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, but the backdated ban means he remains available.

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