Disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo

The Al-Nassr Saudi striker and five-time world's best player had apologized on Wednesday to the Portuguese fans while criticizing coach Jorge Jesus, confirming his readiness to return to the national team "after serving the suspension that will be imposed on me."

The federation added: "No statements will be made or information published until the investigation into the case is concluded."

According to Portuguese media, federation regulations stipulate that a player who misses a training session, match, or national team activity may face a suspension ranging from one to six months.

The crisis began when Ronaldo left the national team camp in anger for not being brought on as a substitute against Norway on September 27 and upon learning he would not be in the starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark in Copenhagen on October 1.

Ronaldo responded on Wednesday via his social media accounts, apologizing to the Portuguese fans and his national team teammates, paving the way for his return to the national team "after serving the suspension that will be imposed on me."

However, he also directed sharp criticism at Jesus, with whom he had worked last season at the Saudi club Al-Nassr, winning the league title together.

Ronaldo accused the 72-year-old coach of speaking to him in an authoritarian manner, considering that he "broke his promise" on two occasions: the first when he did not play him in the match against Norway, and the second when he failed to adhere to a series of previously agreed-upon notes to contain the controversy during a press conference.

One of these notes stipulated that Jesus should admit that he "made a mistake when he asked a player of the caliber of Pele or Maradona to warm up and then did not send him onto the pitch."

The Portuguese national team had won all four of its UEFA Nations League matches, including the last three which Ronaldo missed, securing qualification for the quarter-finals, and will play its next match at home against Denmark on November 14.