From the Guardian · · 1m
Cristiano Ronaldo's Punishment Reduction
Ronaldo fights to cut 30-day suspension after Portugal walkout.
In brief
Ronaldo fights to cut 30-day suspension after Portugal walkout. Ronaldo reduced from 30-day suspension to 15 days after arguing for punishment without mitigation. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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.
Here's the gist
Ronaldo reduced from 30-day suspension to 15 days after arguing for punishment without mitigation.
