# Cristiano Ronaldo's Punishment Reduction

> Ronaldo fights to cut 30-day suspension after Portugal walkout.
- Title: Cristiano Ronaldo's Punishment Reduction · the Guardian
- Summary: Ronaldo fights to cut 30-day suspension after Portugal walkout. Ronaldo reduced from 30-day suspension to 15 days after arguing for punishment without…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/21/cristiano-ronaldo-punishment-portugal-walkout-without-mitigation-fought-to-cut-it
- Published: 2026-10-21T12:40:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, portugal, football federation, suspension, denmark, jorge jesus, portugal walkout, sports
## Ronaldo's 30-day suspension
Cristiano Ronaldo received a 30-day suspension for walking out of Portugal’s camp in Denmark.
## Ronaldo requested punishment without mitigation
Ronaldo publicly stated he should be punished without mitigating circumstances and that his captaincy was an aggravating factor.
## Ronaldo presented three arguments
Ronaldo listed his clean disciplinary record, services to football, and contributions to establishing the facts of the case.
## Punishment halved twice
The suspension and fine were halved after the disciplinary council accepted his arguments and his acceptance of responsibility.
## Ronaldo's suspension period
Ronaldo’s suspension will be served during a period with no international matches, and it is unclear if he will return to the national team.
## Next match scheduled
Portugal faces Denmark again on 14 November in Braga, after Ronaldo’s walkout.
## Key takeaway

Ronaldo reduced from 30-day suspension to 15 days after arguing for punishment without mitigation.