{
  "id": 14674526,
  "title": "We all want Ronaldo back with Portugal – Vitinha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/we-all-want-ronaldo-back-with-portugal-vitinha",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:56:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/we-all-want-ronaldo-back-with-portugal-vitinha/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vítor Machado Ferreira, known as Vitinha, has publicly expressed his desire for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the Portugal national team. In an interview with TNT Sports, the 26-year-old playmaker described the recent international break as “chaotic” and emphasized the dressing room’s hope for a swift resolution to the dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Vitinha acknowledged the emotional nature of the situation, stating, “I hope Cristiano Ronaldo returns with the national team. All I can do is hope he comes back and that everything is okay.” He further added, “It was a chaotic international break. Full of emotions. On my end, I just hope everything resolves for the best. That he returns and everything turns out fine. The truth is that’s what all of us want.” The comments come as Ronaldo remains an unused substitute in Portugal’s most recent Nations League match, which has fueled speculation and tension within the team.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Why Ronaldo might not play for Portugal again – Sister, Elma Aveiro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/why-ronaldo-might-not-play-for-portugal-again-sister-elma-aveiro",
        "published": "2026-10-15T10:03:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "We all want Ronaldo back with Portugal – Vitinha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/we-all-want-ronaldo-back-with-portugal-vitinha-14677409",
        "published": "2026-10-15T11:12:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}