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Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that was imposed. Watch more (https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20261001-portugal-ronaldo-walks-away) Portugal's Ronaldo walks away amid tensions with coach  "Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo," said the federation in a statement, classifying the case as "urgent" and confirming Ronaldo is currently suspended pending a decision on the final punishment. Ronaldo left Portugal's squad after first being made to warm up as a substitute against Norway on September 27 and not brought on, and then finding out he would not start against Denmark in the match on October 1. The former (https://www.france24.com/en/tag/real-madrid/) Real Madrid and (https://www.france24.com/en/tag/manchester-united/) Manchester United attacker is Portugal's all-time top goalscorer and record appearance-maker. 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