India, Oct. 8 -- Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to accept his the punishment of a suspension after walking away from the national camp abruptly on September 30, following disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus. But a recent report in the Portuguese press indicates a stunning twist: the penalty could be reduced to just 15 days, implying he might be available during the next international break.

Ronaldo issued a statement on Tuesday, revealing the reasons behind his actions in Copenhagen. He apologised to the fans and to his teammates, and even called for sanctions to be imposed against him.

While the Portuguese Football Federation has yet to release an official statement on the matter, reports have confirmed that Ronaldo is facing not only a s...