In a column published in "A Bola," journalist Nélson Ferreira highlighted the impact of the Ronaldo incident and the position that the Portuguese legend should occupy within the team. While acknowledging Ronaldo's importance at the athletic, media, and economic levels, he argued that this status should not override collective principles.

He stated, "Ronaldo, Portugal's greatest player in history, deserves special treatment. I would not be surprised if he enjoyed different disciplinary rules, nor would I be surprised if those rules were broken so he could return to the national team. He is the biggest 'elephant' in the room globally," he wrote sarcastically.

The journalist specifically highlighted the questions this collaboration will face going forward, including how Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus will coexist in the future and how the dressing room will react. Referring to the desire publicly expressed by Pedro Proença, he wrote: "If this idea is supported by all of Portugal's population, I know not everyone understands why Ronaldo should return as if nothing happened." This assessment also illustrates how divisive the actions of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner have been in Portugal.

This debate is no longer simply about "whether he will return to the national team." In another analysis published in "A Bola," lawyer Gonçalo Almeida, who is also a judge at FIFA's Court of Arbitration for Sport, criticized that the controversy has ultimately harmed all parties involved. "Ronaldo's departure from the national team's training camp one day before the match against Denmark has turned into a genuine national soap opera. Social media posts, promises to tell the truth, official statements, conflicting versions, and even outdoor billboards—all of this is almost absurd and deeply damaging to the individuals involved, the national team, and Portugal itself," he argued.

Almeida called on all parties to resolve their differences privately and protect the interests of the national team. This sentiment echoes external criticism of how much this conflict has been exposed, when it should have been handled internally. Moreover, Ronaldo's impact on the FA's finances and image demands an extremely careful approach to this matter.

Finally, former footballer and economist Diogo Luís, in an article titled "25 Years of Football and a Drama Nobody Wanted," was even more critical of all parties' responsibility. According to him, the Portuguese Football Federation's failure to respond promptly after the captain's departure, which allowed the situation to deteriorate, demonstrates a lack of leadership. However, Ronaldo also did not escape his criticism.

"While there is indeed disagreement between the two sides, nothing published provides sufficient reason for him to leave the national team in the middle of training." He further noted that the player's own explanation also weakens his claim that he had received a clear commitment to play in Norway.

The commentator also believes that the Portuguese player's reasons will ultimately only worsen the conflict, while Jorge Jesus has proven he does not intend to yield to the captain's pressure. "I would not say there is a winner in this, because honestly, I think everyone has lost."

He concluded. Portugal hopes to welcome Ronaldo back in November, but his return will likely still be accompanied by a series of sensitive issues: his status, playing time, and his influence within the Portuguese team.

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