India, Oct. 3 -- The crisis in the Portugal national football camp surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a sharp turn, with the Portuguese Football Federation now stepping in to contain the situation after the star footballer left the squad last week in Copenhagen ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark, in a move that sparked widespread controversy.

According to a report in Marca, Federation officials want to meet Ronaldo next week, with the 41-year-old's agreement, in a bid to bring all parties together, including coach Jorge Jesus. The officials simply want to put an end to the ongoing crisis and keep Ronaldo's international career alive, ensuring that the recent events do not bring it to an abrupt end.

The federation str...