Ronaldo apologises over Portugal walkout as Portuguese federation weighs up to six-month ban

In a Times of India report published on October 10, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for his Portugal walkout and accepted that disciplinary action may follow.

The Portuguese Football Federation is weighing a potential ban of one to six months, a decision that could affect his availability for upcoming international fixtures.

The Al-Nassr forward has continued scoring, reaching 980 career goals, and reportedly hopes to reach the 1,000-goal milestone in a Portugal shirt.