Column says Ronaldo’s penalty was too lenient
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mg
The article criticises the 30-day suspension and 215-euro fine imposed on Cristiano Ronaldo by the Portuguese Football Federation after he left the national team camp. The penalty, largely already served, should allow him to return to competition in November, according to the information reported by Mg.
A column published by Mg says the punishment imposed on Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward for Al-Nassr, was too lenient after he left the national team camp last month. The Portuguese Football Federation handed him a 30-day suspension and a fine of 215 euros, the outlet reported.
The suspension is largely backdated, which should mean Ronaldo misses few or no official matches and becomes available again for November’s Nations League fixtures. The disciplinary committee upheld the charges but chose the minimum penalty, citing the player’s remorse and his contribution to Portuguese football.
The column argues that a fine of 215 euros and a suspension that has nearly been served do not deter a player of his standing. It notes that federation rules allow a suspension of up to six months for this type of breach and says the decision gives the impression that the rules are relaxed for famous players.
The Portuguese Football Federation sanctioned Ronaldo after he left the national team camp, having not played against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. The dispute between Ronaldo and manager Jorge Jesus was also mentioned in a 19 October publication.
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