The 37-year-old was left on the bench for his country’s 6-1 last-16 win
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during Portugal's last-16 win over Switzerland, after coming on as a substitute at the Lusail Stadium. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty ImagesThe Portuguese Football Federation has quashed reports Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to walk out on Portugal’s World Cup campaign.
He came on as a second-half substitute, but it was the first time since Euro 2008 that the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward was left out of a starting line-up at a major tournament since Euro 2008 and he held summit talks with Santos on Wednesday.
A statement read: “News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach. “Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected and which attests to the unquestionable degree of commitment to the national team.
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