Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese football federation following his decision to walk out on the national team. This move comes as disciplinary proceedings are initiated against the 41-year-old star.

On Tuesday, Ronaldo expressed his apology to supporters while also criticizing Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. He stated he would accept any suspension imposed on him, indicating his willingness to face the consequences of his actions.

According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the FPF confirmed that disciplinary measures had begun. The federation issued a statement saying:

“Without prejudice to the automatic preventive suspension to which he was subject until the date of initiation, a non-automatic preventive suspension of the player was determined, and the proceedings were given urgent status.”

Ronaldo recounted the events leading up to his departure from Copenhagen, where Portugal was set to play against Denmark in the Nations League. He mentioned that Jesus had previously agreed on a plan for him to miss the Norway and Denmark matches to manage his fitness. However, on the day of the Norway match, the coach informed him that he would play for 30 minutes.

Ronaldo remarked, “Everyone knows the rest. I warmed up from half-time onwards, watched the minutes tick by and wasn’t called on. The manager had broken his word to me.”

This situation continues to unfold, and updates are expected as the disciplinary process progresses.