The situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team is a delicate one, but the 41-year-old has the backing of his teammates.

Speaking to the media, midfielder Vitinha stated that he hopes for a resolution to be reached swiftly in order for the iconic forward to return to the national team.

Ronaldo walked out of the team's camp in Copenhagen earlier this month after falling out with head coach Jorge Jesus, but has hinted at an openness to return to the national team.

With another international window almost upon us, fans will be keenly following Jesus' squad announcement to confirm whether the Al-Nassr man does return next month.

'All I Can Do Is Hope': Vitinha Shares Perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Future

Portugal international Vitinha was interviewed by TNT Sports Brasil after he played and scored in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The topic of Cristiano Ronaldo came up, and the 26-year-old revealed that he wishes for the captain to return and to continue playing for his country.

Shutting down talk of a squad mutiny against Ronaldo, the PSG man stated that the entire Portugal squad shared the same hopes as him with respect to their captain.

“I hope Cristiano Ronaldo returns with the national team. All I can do is hope he comes back and that everything is okay. We all want that, I hope it happens!, " he said.

Rather than adding to the controversy, the midfielder struck a diplomatic tone while emphasizing the collective desire within the dressing room for a peaceful reconciliation.

Navigating the FPF Disciplinary Investigation and Squad Harmony

Vitinha's public backing highlights the immense locker-room stature Ronaldo still holds, even as the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) weighs serious disciplinary measures.

Following his walkout ahead of the match against Denmark, the 41-year-old forward was placed under provisional suspension, facing potential bans under federation rules regarding international duty absences.

As executive committees deliberate on potential sanctions, comments from key core players like Vitinha underscore how vital a swift, unified resolution is for Portugal's upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.

He could be suspended for up to six months if the full extent of the law is carried out on him, but the leadership of the FPF could well use their discretion to waive the sanctions for him.

'It's More Likely That He Won't Come Back': Elma Aveiro Drops New Bombshell

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro, has shared a new perspective on the potential return to the national team of her brother.

Speaking to CNN Portugal, she pointed out that the Al-Nassr man is more likely to stay away from the national team than return, as things stand.

She stated that the situation has yet to be addressed and remains deadlocked for now despite the public comments from all parties involved.

"I don't think so (that he returns). I believe it's more likely that he won't come back than that he will. I think they're both hurt.It's a situation they've experienced themselves, not me. I can only speak for my brother, and I think things are at a standstill for now. We'll see how it develops.

"I don't know. It's very complicated. When you've been betrayed, it's hard to go back to how it was before."

In the immediate aftermath of the episode in Denmark, Aveiro appeared to hint at the end of her brother's international career.

She has maintained the same line, and with an international window around the corner, the veracity of her comments will be tested when the squad list for Portugal is made public.

He has scored in back-to-back games for Al-Nassr since the last international break, putting him in contention to earn an invitation to the squad.