Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt exit from the Portugal camp after the win over Norway has thrown the captain's international future into doubt, with tensions bubbling behind the scenes.
Ronaldo spent the 2-1 victory over Norway on the bench. He then left the camp in Copenhagen following coach Jorge Jesus' press conference, where Jesus insisted that he alone decides the starting line-up.
Hours later, the Al-Nassr star boarded his private jet and flew out. His departure quickly became a national talking point in Portugal, with questions swirling over how long he will carry on with the Selecao.
Mehdi Benatia, Ronaldo's former Juventus teammate and now a pundit on "Canal+", used the moment to voice his hope that the forward keeps playing for his country.
Speaking in comments carried by French website "Foot Mercato", the former Morocco captain said: "I hope we see Cristiano Ronaldo return to the Portugal national team and receive the tribute he deserves."
Benatia wants Ronaldo to extend his international career and go out with a send-off worthy of what he has given Portugal down the years. For now, the Portuguese public waits to see what their legend does next.