Al Rayyan (Qatar): Portugal’s Soccer Federation (FPF) has denied media experiences that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to go away the nationwide staff in the course of the World Cup after coach Fernando Santos dropped the captain for his or her last-16 win over Switzerland.
Ronaldo, Portugal’s most-capped participant and all-time high scorer, was benched for his or her first knockout recreation on Tuesday as they beat Switzerland 6-1, along with his substitute Goncalo Ramos netting a hat-trick. Ronaldo made a late substitue look.
“The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the nationwide staff, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to go away the nationwide staff at any stage in Qatar,” it mentioned.
“The extent of dedication of Portugal’s most capped worldwide participant was as soon as once more demonstrated … within the victory in opposition to Switzerland.”
Ronaldo has struggled to seek out the online since changing from the penalty spot in Portugal’s group opener in opposition to Ghana, when he turned the primary participant to attain in 5 World Cups.
Portugal play Morocco within the quarterfinals on Saturday (8.30 pm IST).