Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal situation has taken another major turn after FPF president Pedro Proença publicly said the federation wants him back in November, just hours after his provisional suspension was confirmed.

Portugal Make Surprise U-Turn Over Ronaldo After Suspension Decision

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal drama has taken another major turn after the Portuguese Football Federation suddenly sent a much more positive message about the captain’s future.

Only hours after Ronaldo was placed under provisional suspension and a disciplinary case was officially opened, FPF president Pedro Proença publicly said that everyone wants him back with the national team in November.

The comments have created the impression that Portugal are now trying to repair the relationship as quickly as possible.

FPF wants Ronaldo back in November

Proença made clear that the federation still sees Ronaldo as an important part of the national team.

He said that everyone involved wants to be together again during the next international break.

That reportedly includes the federation, coach Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo and the rest of the squad.

The message was very different from the disciplinary headlines surrounding Ronaldo only hours earlier.

Portugal call situation a “misunderstanding”

Proença also used a surprisingly calm word to describe the recent conflict.

He referred to the situation as a “misunderstanding” and suggested that everyone should learn from what happened and move forward.

That has been seen as a major sign that Portugal want to reduce the tension rather than allow the dispute to continue.

Ronaldo’s suspension has not been cancelled

There is one very important clarification.

The Portuguese Football Federation has not cancelled Ronaldo’s provisional suspension.

The disciplinary case is still active and the final punishment has not been announced.

So the latest development is a change in attitude, not an official removal of the punishment.

Disciplinary case still continues

Ronaldo remains under investigation after leaving the Portugal camp following his disagreement with Jorge Jesus.

The case has been given urgent status, meaning the authorities want to reach a decision more quickly than usual.

The final punishment could still affect Ronaldo’s next appearance for the national team.

For now, no exact number of matches or months has been confirmed.

Proença cannot decide Ronaldo’s punishment

Although the FPF president wants Ronaldo back, he cannot personally decide the final sanction.

The disciplinary council operates independently and must complete its process before any final decision is made.

This means Proença’s comments are important politically and publicly, but they do not automatically change Ronaldo’s legal position.

The disciplinary authorities will still decide when Ronaldo can officially return.

November return now looks possible

Portugal are expected to play again in November.

Proença’s latest comments make clear that the federation would like Ronaldo to be available for those matches.

If the final punishment is short enough, the captain could potentially complete it before the next international break.

That possibility now looks more realistic than it did when the suspension was first announced.

Signs of peace are growing

There have also been other signs that relations may already be improving.

Portugal’s official channels recently celebrated Ronaldo’s goal for Al Nassr despite the disciplinary case still being open.

That gesture, together with Proença’s comments, has increased speculation that both sides are moving toward a solution.

The public tone around Ronaldo is now much more positive than it was only a few days ago.

Ronaldo has not retired from Portugal

Ronaldo has already made clear that he has not closed the door on international football.

He has said he could return after completing any punishment, as long as he remains fit and continues performing well for Al Nassr.

That means both sides now appear to want the same thing.

Ronaldo wants the possibility of returning, while the federation openly says it wants its captain back.

Major change in Portugal’s message

The situation is still not fully resolved.

Ronaldo remains under provisional suspension and the final disciplinary decision is still pending.

But the latest comments from the top of the Portuguese Football Federation represent a major change in tone.

Only hours after Ronaldo was officially suspended, Portugal are now openly talking about bringing him back in November.

For now, the biggest question is whether the disciplinary process will allow that reunion to happen.