Portuguese national team and Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has requested a reduction of his suspension.
elchi reports that the 41-year-old footballer appealed to the Portuguese Football Federation, citing his contributions to the development of football and his achievements in his sports career.
Ronaldo left the national team camp without permission after the UEFA Nations League match against Norway, which Portugal won 2-1. Following this incident, the federation suspended the striker for one month and fined him 255 euros.
The footballer highlighted three points in his appeal for a reduction of the suspension. These were his contributions to the development of football, his sporting achievements, and his role in uncovering the truth about the incident.
While the Portuguese Football Federation considered the first two arguments, it did not accept the third justification. The organization stated that the main details of the incident are already known to the public and there is no need for further, long-term investigation.
Nevertheless, despite the applied sanction, Cristiano Ronaldo still has the opportunity to be called up to the Portuguese national team in November. (milli.az)