Cristiano Ronaldo never threatened to leave the national team and gave everything for the country every day
News on December 8, a few days ago, the Portuguese media reported that Ronaldo threatened to leave the team after learning that he was a substitute. In this regard, the Portuguese Football Association issued a statement to refute the rumors and stated that Ronaldo is contributing to the national team every day.
Previously, the Portuguese team eliminated Switzerland 6-1 in the World Cup round of 16 and advanced to the top 8. Captain Ronaldo was arranged by coach Santos to come off the bench.
The 21-year-old Gonzalo Ramos, who replaced Ronaldo in the starting lineup, scored a hat-trick, and Ronaldo didn't get a chance to play until the 73rd minute after Portugal had already led 5-1.
According to the Portuguese media "Record", before the 1/8 finals, Ronaldo was very upset when he learned that he would not start.
Cristiano Ronaldo faced the head coach Santos, and the two had a fierce verbal dialogue. Ronaldo even threatened to leave the Portuguese team's base camp and go home, ending his 5th World Cup trip. However, after reflection, he withdrew his decision and accepted the reality of not starting.
In this regard, the Portuguese Football Association issued an announcement today, clarifying that the captain Ronaldo never threatened to leave the national team during his stay in Qatar.
The Portuguese team said: Cristiano Ronaldo serves the national team and the country every day, creating a unique record. We must respect his record, which also proves his unquestionable dedication and dedication to the Portuguese team.
The player with the most caps for his national team proved his dedication once again against Switzerland in the 1/8 final of this World Cup.
In addition, the Portuguese Football Association also emphasized that the Portuguese team is fully committed and enthusiastic to build the national team together, hoping to create the best record in the World Cup in team history.
In this regard, netizens said, "Sure enough, Ronaldo controls the Portuguese Football Association!" "Anyone who knows Ronaldo knows that if he is not happy as a substitute, he will show it instead of spreading it on his seat happily. Ge You watched the game from a close distance. This person has no intentions, everything is written on his face." Luo feeds the media all over the world by himself." "It's normal to refute rumors, so it's hard to just acquiesce." "The key is still the Record, one of the three famous Portuguese football newspapers... I don't understand, Portugal hasn't come home yet, report My own star threatens to leave the team." "The ungrateful Portuguese media" "Morgan quickly call Ronaldo and ask what's going on," "After all, if you are asked to substitute, the leader and the coach must have a meeting" "No hurry, wait until the World Cup is over Look at the news again" "This is too outrageous hahahaha"