In Portugal’s national-team camp, Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has prompted an effort to prevent a sudden break after more than two decades connected to the country’s senior side.
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Pedro Proença, president of the governing body, wants the dispute involving the forward to be resolved rather than allowing Ronaldo’s international career to end abruptly.
The aim among Portugal’s football officials is to bring the situation to a close and protect the relationship between the national team and its long-serving captain, known around the world as CR7.
