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Cristiano Ronaldo walks down the tunnel in TEARS as Portugal become the latest World Cup heavyweights to be dumped out after a shock defeat by giant-killers Morocco

10/12/22 17:08

Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking off in tears after Portugal were dumped out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco. Ronaldo, 37, came off the bench to replace Ruben Neves early in the second half with Portugal trailing 1-0 after Youssef En-Nesyri's opener. The former Manchester United star was unable to inspire his country back into the contest, only managing to amass 10 touches and one shot in 40 minutes of action, according to WhoScored.com ....read

Georgina Rodriguez cheers on beau Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's World Cup quarter-final despite him being benched AGAIN... after she raged about him being dropped
10/12/22 16:25
The model, 28, looked glamorous as usual as she was snapped walking into her luxury private box at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar .
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Cristiano Ronaldo equals FIFA record for men's international caps with 196th appearance matching Kuwait's Badr Al-Mutawa, as Portugal star comes off the bench again to face Morocco
10/12/22 16:10
Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled the record for most capped men's international after the Portuguese star was brought off the bench against Morocco to make his 196th appearance.
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'Ronaldo looks so p***ed!': Social media reacts to the Portugal star's furious reaction to Morocco going ahead in their quarter-final clash, as the benched forward takes a big sigh and looks down the camera
10/12/22 16:09
Fans have reacted on social media as Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't hide his frustration as Portugal went behind against Morocco in their quarter-final clash.
Clubs 'TURNED DOWN the chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo for just £80,000-a-week' in the summer - well below the £500,000-a-week he got at Manchester United - as controversial free agent seeks new club
10/12/22 13:39
Manchester United offered to pay part of Cristiano Ronaldo's wages to facilitate his exit in the summer, but their plans were scuppered as several clubs turned down the chance to sign him.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is BENCHED again as Fernando Santos opts for the same forward line that tore Switzerland apart for Portugal's quarter-final clash with Morocco
10/12/22 13:38
Ronaldo, 37, was named among the substitutes for his country's last-16 tie with Switzerland earlier this week - with his replacement, Goncalo Ramos, scoring a hat-trick.
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Revealed, the science behind Cristiano Ronaldo's unwavering success at 37
10/12/22 11:07
Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time international top scorer and could become the world's most expensive athlete. Here MailOnline explores how Portuguese star is still staying in shape at 37-years-old.
Piers Morgan takes a shot at 'CLOWN' Erik ten Hag after the Man United boss claimed Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't in good shape - as he sarcastically says 'it's hard to imagine why he felt disrespected' by the Dutchman
10/12/22 11:00
Responding publicly to the interview held last month that ended Ronaldo's Manchester United career, Ten Hag - amongst other lines - explained why he seldom opted not to use the Portuguese.
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sends the Portuguese out in World Cup's biggest upset so far... as a devastated Cristiano Ronaldo storms down the tunnel in tears
10/12/22 10:55
MOROCCO 1-0 PORTUGAL - MATT BARLOW AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM: Just when it seemed impossible for the din to become any more ear-splitting, the whistle blew.
'I've always thought this would be his last tournament': Gareth Southgate could quit even if England WIN the World Cup as fans 'pick him apart', Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
10/12/22 10:08
Though many would expect Southgate to stay on as Three Lions boss, chief sports writerr Martin Samuel suggests he could walk away - even if England win the competition.
Socceroos legend calls for disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo to play a leadership role from the bench or risk disrupting Portugal's World Cup chances
10/12/22 02:38
Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be a leader on the bench for Portugal or risk de-railing his nation's World Cup hopes
MARTIN SAMUEL: Gareth the gambler will lose without a grand plan to stop Kylian Mbappe… it would be arrogant and negligent for Southgate to think England can beat France and this generational talent without one
09/12/22 22:31
MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN DOHA: There are some players who have to be accounted for and, right now, Mbappe is one.
Fernando Santos admits he told Cristiano Ronaldo 'it's better for our strategy if you didn't play' ahead of Portugal's win over Switzerland... but now he wants calm as he plots a way past giant-killers Morocco
09/12/22 22:31
DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Fernando Santos revels what he said to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of his role as sub in the last-16 clash against Switzerland and how the Portugal captain reacted.
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MICAH RICHARDS: Beating France would be England's biggest scalp in my lifetime, it's NOT just all about stopping Kylian Mbappe... and Cristiano Ronaldo has MISSED the chance to silence his critics
09/12/22 22:31
MICAH RICHARDS: If England beat France it would be the greatest result they've achieved on foreign soil. I would even go as far as to say it'd be the best scalp England have taken in my lifetime.
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Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of stabbing him in the back by announcing his desire to quit Man United in THAT Piers Morgan interview, insisting he never said he wanted to leave Old Trafford before but it was 'clear' he had to once it aired
09/12/22 21:00
CHRIS WHEELER IN JEREZ: Ten Hag hit back at comments made by Ronaldo in last month's explosive interview that he felt betrayed by the club and had no respect for the United boss.
'Are these players supposed to be perfect?' Roy Keane leaps to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence as he clashes with Gary Neville AGAIN over claims the former Man United star is 'not accepting the fact he's part of a team' for Portugal at the World Cup
09/12/22 15:17
Ronaldo has dominated headlines since being dropped for Portugal's last-16 tie against Switzerland, with reports claiming he threatened to leave Qatar after discovering Fernando Santos' team selection.
Portugal united! Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles in training as he laughs and jokes with team-mates ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Morocco... after denying reports he threatened to walk out on the squad after being dropped
09/12/22 14:29
He has attracted constant negative headlines, with revelations the veteran is causing friction in the team camp and the high-profile forward denying reports he wanted to walk out after being dropped.
Portugal hero Goncalo Ramos 'nearly joined Barcelona in the summer as cover for Robert Lewandowski, but the move collapsed after Memphis Depay stayed at the club' - with his value rising after hat-trick against Switzerland
09/12/22 13:23
The 21-year-old is in the form of his life and recently displaced superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up for his national side and scored a hat-trick in their 6-1 demolition of Switzerland.
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Mesut Ozil hammers critics of Cristiano Ronaldo as he claims 'pundits who don't have a career anymore' just want attention, insisting Portugal striker has been world class for 20 years and must be respected
09/12/22 12:43
After having his Man United contract terminated by mutual consent, Ronaldo fell out with Portugal coach Fernando Santos and was dropped for their World Cup clash against Switzerland.
'Let's leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone': Portugal boss Fernando Santos calls for peace as he insists his star player didn't ask to leave the squad after being benched... though admits the forward wasn't happy during 'normal conversation'
09/12/22 11:58
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be left alone following reports that the star wanted to leave the squad after being benched for their last-16 victory over Switzerland.
Cristiano Ronaldo DID threaten to walk out on the World Cup, say Portuguese paper who first broke the story as they back their sources despite FA denial... and reveal more details of his 'tough, tense, heated' Fernando Santos talks
09/12/22 10:37
Explosive reports in Record on Thursday alleged that Ronaldo was ready to walk out on Portugal's campaign after discovering he would not start their last-16 tie against Switzerland.
REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo causing MORE friction in Portugal's World Cup camp, with team-mates 'questioning why his personal manager - who has excessive influence - is part of their entourage'
09/12/22 09:33
Ronaldo has found himself under fire in Qatar after his poor displays for his country before sulking after being subbed during a 2-1 loss to South Korea - which earned the wrath of his boss Fernando Santos.
Cristiano Ronaldo's former Man United coach Rene Meulensteen admits he's 'GLAD' he's not Portugal's manager... and praises Fernando Santos for 'showing who is boss' by dropping the legendary forward to the bench
08/12/22 18:26
The Portuguese superstar was dropped to the bench for their last-16 victory against Switzerland, after he reacted angrily to being substituted in their final group stage match with South Korea.
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Portugal face Morocco with or without forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
08/12/22 17:55
Portugal face Morocco at the Qatar World Cup this weekend with a semi-final slot on the line. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
'No matter who you are, age will get you': Tyson Fury insists 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is 'on the slide' despite looking after himself... as he compares the Portugal star to former rival Wladimir Klitschko at the end of his career
08/12/22 16:19
Ronaldo has been dropped to the bench in recent times for both the Red Devils - before his tumultuous exit - and most recently against Switzerland in the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his Portugal teammates - including substitutes - after previously 'opting to do gym work alongside starting XI' despite not starting against Switzerland... following his furious denial that he wanted to quit the World Cup
08/12/22 14:27
The 37-year-old reportedly opted not to train with the substitutes on Wednesday - instead joining the first team for gym work - despite not starting against Switzerland.
Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out after reports he wanted to WALK OUT on the World Cup, hailing Portugal as 'a group too close to be broken by outside forces'
08/12/22 13:16
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to recent speculation that he wanted to leave Portugal's World Cup camp by insisting the squad are 'too strong to be broken by outside forces'.
Portugal 'play more as a team' without Cristiano Ronaldo claims international team-mate Jose Fonte... as he insists they 'played fluidly without a focal point' against Switzerland and that Goncalo Ramos should keep his starting place
08/12/22 12:55
The former Manchester United star was left on the bench during Portugal's 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup. Fonte did not make the final cut for Qatar.
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'A player who scores at least one goal per game cannot be a problem': Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti races to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence and admits the Portuguese star actually 'SOLVED' issues for him during their two seasons together
08/12/22 12:27
With all the background noise going on around Ronaldo's attitude and behaviour, Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has revealed that the striker actually 'solved' problems for him.
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Georgina Rodriguez shows off her incredible beauty as she drips in diamonds in stunning snaps
08/12/22 12:15
The model, 28, wore a pale green cardigan and an array of jewellery reportedly worth a total of more than £1.8million.
Portugal fans DON'T want Cristiano Ronaldo back in Fernando Santos' team for their quarter-final versus Morocco... as a staggering 93.6% of voters call for Goncalo Ramos to start up front after his stunning hat-trick against the Swiss
08/12/22 10:43
The vast majority of Portugal fans do not want Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Fernando Santos' starting line-up against Morocco, based on a survey carried out by the Portuguese media.
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'I really wanted him to come home': Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to QUIT Portugal's World Cup campaign by his own sister, as rambling Instagram post slams 'ingratitude' shown towards 37-year-old after he was dropped for World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland
08/12/22 09:48
Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal boss Fernando Santos for their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday, having failed to hit top form in their group-stage campaign.
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REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to pack his bags and WALK OUT on the World Cup' after tense talks Portugal boss Fernando Santos - but their FA still say captain is 'committed' to the cause
08/12/22 09:02
The former United star has overshadowed Fernando Santos' preparations for most of the tournament after the fallout of his exit from Old Trafford - and that has spilled over to the national side.
World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo caught up in new Portugal row, Raheem Sterling to return to England's camp tomorrow... and Spain AXE Luis Enrique over their Qatar debacle
08/12/22 08:13
Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of four games, including all the latest from the England camp as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against France.
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Georgina Rodriguez drips in jewels 'worth more than £1.8m' as she makes glam appearance at Qatar World Cup... where her partner Cristiano Ronaldo was benched for Portugal match
08/12/22 01:42
The model, 28, was pitch side for Portugal's World Cup match vs Switzerland, which saw her partner Cristiano Ronaldo benched for the majority of the game.
Bruno Fernandes cannot return quickly enough, Martin Dubravka is NOT a worthy back-up goalkeeper and Charlie Savage could be better than his dad! SIX things we learned from Manchester United's 4-2 friendly defeat by Cadiz
07/12/22 22:46
Manchester United may have struggled out in Andalusia on Wednesday night as Cadiz romped to an ultimately deserved 4-2 victory, but it was not all bad news for Erik ten Hag.
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PETE JENSON: Hail the heirs to Ronaldo's throne! Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao have pushed Portugal's talismanic forward to the margins after they ran riot without him against the Swiss
07/12/22 22:31
PETE JENSON: He has been sitting on the throne for 15 years but now he is sitting on the bench and Portugal need a new king. Step forward Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao.
CHRIS WHEELER: Ronaldo's latest antics come as no surprise to Man United fans as he continues to rage against the dying of the light. Stealing the spotlight from Ramos was UNFORGIVABLE
07/12/22 22:30
COMMENT BY CHRIS WHEELER: Like Erik ten Hag before him, Fernando Santos has come to the conclusion that his team are better without Ronaldo in the starting line-up.
Kylian Mbappe was deadly yet again, Goncalo Ramos showed Portugal life beyond Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham is England's breakout star... but who else makes our team of the World Cup last-16 after a captivating few days?
07/12/22 18:00
The World Cup last-16 certainly didn't disappoint us, with some excellent displays by the tournament favourites and some upsets sprinkled in. But who makes out best XI from the last few days?
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Cadiz 4-2 Manchester United: Red Devils lose on their return to action in mid-World Cup friendly... with Anthony Martial and youngster Kobbie Mainoo on target in first game post-Ronaldo
07/12/22 17:30
CHRIS WHEELER: Cadiz feels a world away from Qatar and the business end of the World Cup involving the majority of United's stars, but those left behind stepped up their preparations.
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Saka's made of the Wright stuff, Tite's funky pigeon is a viral hit, Kuol was almost an Aussie hero and Lewandowski got LUCKY... THINGS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED from the World Cup's last-16
07/12/22 15:53
We know all about the main storylines of Cristiano Ronaldo being benched and Kylian Mbappe netting yet again, but what about some of the things you might have missed?
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Georgina Rodriguez shows off her sensational style in a Louis Vuitton top and khaki skirt as she enjoys a desert day during World Cup in Qatar
07/12/22 14:45
The model, 28, looked radiant in a slew of social media snaps on Wednesday as she enjoyed a fun family day out in desert Doha in Qatar.
Spanish media claims Cristiano Ronaldo 'HASN'T trained with Portugal's other last-16 substitutes today - as dropped captain insisted on a gym session with the starting XI'
07/12/22 12:46
Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with Portugal's substitutes on Wednesday and instead insisted on joining the Fernando Santos' starters for a gym session, according to reports in Spain.
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'The dream is alive!': Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal's win over Switzerland as an 'incredible day' and labels them a 'team full of talent and youth'... despite being dropped and sulking down the tunnel at full-time
07/12/22 11:10
Cristiano Ronaldo - who came off the bench for the final 17 minutes of Portugal's tie with Switzerland - 'congratulated' Fernando Santos for his selection after their 6-1 win.
Cristiano Ronaldo REJECTS ambitious offer from the A-League after his acrimonious Manchester United exit as chief reveals the Portugal superstar 'has other priorities' amid lucrative Saudi Arabia offer
07/12/22 10:41
A-League chief Danny Townsend disclosed audacious plans to lure Ronaldo to Australia shortly after his United exit, but has now confirmed that the 37-year-old has knocked back their offer.
Bruno Fernandes jumps to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming he 'would be angry' if he was dropped but insists his ex-Man United team-mate is 'still doing his part' as Portugal reach World Cup quarter-finals
07/12/22 10:35
Ronaldo was sensationally dropped from Portugal's starting line-up for the first-time from a meaningful major tournament game in 18 years on Tuesday night,, before they beat Switzerland 6-1.
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Erik ten Hag breaks his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United exit by saying 'he's gone and it's the past' before insisting the Red Devils are 'looking to the future' after the club ripped up the striker's contract
07/12/22 10:31
CHRIS WHEELER IN CADIZ: Erik ten Hag consigned Ronaldo to history as he spoke for the first time about the Portugal star's acrimonious exit from Man United on Wednesday.
'What a shame to not enjoy the world's best player for 90 minutes!' Georgina Rodriguez rages as partner Cristiano Ronaldo is benched for majority of Portugal's World Cup match
07/12/22 09:57
The model, 28, was pitch side in Qatar and still looked glum even as the footballer's side won 6-1 without him - as Ronaldo, 37, looked frustrated while sat on the bench.
Hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos insists Cristiano Ronaldo is 'still an important' player for Portugal despite outshining his captain against Switzerland after replacing the dropped 37-year-old
07/12/22 09:37
Ramos was selected ahead of the Portugal captain for Tuesday's clash as Fernando Santos made the decision to drop Ronaldo after he reacted angrily to being substituted against South Korea.
Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour is 'deeply unattractive' and someone close to him must tell him to 'WALK AWAY' after he was benched for Portugal's World Cup win... Sportsmail's Ian Herbert tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
07/12/22 09:19
Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals without him and his place in the side now has to be in doubt. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.
Portugal's papers completely IGNORE sulking Cristiano Ronaldo after his latest strop in their demolition of Switzerland at the World Cup... but rave about the new generation led by Goncalo Ramos
07/12/22 09:02
Led by 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, a surprise inclusion by boss Fernando Santos, at the expense of Ronaldo, Portugal thumped Switzerland 6-1 to book a World Cup quarter-final.
World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo latest with the forward 'missing training with other Portugal subs to work with first XI'... while England are given Declan Rice scare in preparation for France clash
07/12/22 08:26
Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals where England will face France in Qatar.
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'takes more off the table than he puts on it,' claims FOX Sports' David Mosse as he suggests Portugal are BETTER without the star... while Alexi Lalas claims it was a 'defining moment' for Fernando Santos
07/12/22 05:59
Ronaldo did not factor into Portugal's dominant 6-1 win over Switzerland. In his place, Santos went with Benfica youngster Goncalo Ramos - who bagged a hat trick in his first start at the World Cup.
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'It's a shame to HUMILIATE a man who has given so much': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Portugal boss Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench in 6-1 win over Switzerland... branding the decision as a 'major injustice'
07/12/22 01:02
Elma Aveiro hit out at Fernando Santos, claiming that he was humiliating her brother, adding she did not know why Santos had left the 37-year-old out of his starting XI, and that she could not understand it.
'That's NOT true': Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports he's set to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth £173m per season... with Portugal forward a free agent after acrimonious departure from Manchester United
07/12/22 00:42
Since his departure from Old Trafford, speculation has circulated regarding what club Ronaldo will join, with the forward a free agent heading into the second half of the season as it stands.
Xherdan Shaqiri apologises to Switzerland fans after humiliating 6-1 defeat by Portugal... as Swiss coach Murat Yakin admits his side were caught by surprise in World Cup clash
06/12/22 23:55
Shaqiri apologised to their fans after they were dumped out of the World Cup in humiliating fashion as they suffered a 6-1 defeat to a rampant Portugal in the last 16.
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Portugal boss Fernando Santos says he has a 'very close relationship' with Cristiano Ronaldo and their row over the veteran's tantrum is 'finished'… as he insists he was dropped for 6-1 win over Swiss for tactical reasons
06/12/22 23:08
MATT BARLOW: Portugal produced their most emphatic performance of the World Cup and the 68-year-old boss had to admit he liked the look of his team without their 37-year-old superstar striker.
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Ian Wright and Nigel De Jong laud 'very impressive' Goncalo Ramos... after the striker replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's starting XI and netted a HAT-TRICK in 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland
06/12/22 23:00
Ramos was a surprise inclusion in Portugal's starting line-up as he came in for captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who was dropped after reacting angrily to being substituted against South Korea.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Goncalo Ramos was near perfection as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement for Portugal... but Switzerland's Fabian Schar and Yann Sommer struggle in last-16 thrashing
06/12/22 22:57
Goncalo Ramos became Portugal's new hero after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and netting a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland. Here is how both teams rated.
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Who is Goncalo Ramos? Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo replacement hits a HAT-TRICK in his first World Cup start against Switzerland - after Fernando Santos drops his captain to the bench
06/12/22 21:55
The history books will forever remember Goncalo Ramos as the man who scored a hat-trick for Portugal against Switzerland after Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped at the World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo walks off on his own as his Portugal team-mates celebrate 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland... after he was DROPPED from the XI and his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick
06/12/22 21:53
Cristiano Ronaldo was seen leaving the pitch alone after Portugal's stunning 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night while his team-mates continued to celebrate.
Georgina Rodriguez watches Portugal v Switzerland at the World Cup - after her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from match
06/12/22 21:30
The model, 28, cut a glamorous figure as she watched the Portugal V Switzerland game at the World Cup in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday.
MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos' patience with Cristiano Ronaldo has finally snapped, and he was rewarded for dropping him in Switzerland thrashing... Portugal won the Euro 2016 final without their talisman - can they do the same again in Qatar?
06/12/22 21:24
MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos has been Portugal's boss for eight years and has spent most of that time protecting Cristiano Ronaldo, covering for him, massaging his ego.
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Football fans ask 'who needs Ronaldo?' as Portugal run riot in last-16 clash with Switzerland... with some claiming the nation are 'contenders' to win the World Cup as long as they continue to leave him on the bench
06/12/22 20:59
The former Manchester United star was dropped to the bench by manager Fernando Santos, who was angry with the free agent's reaction to being dropped against South Korea.
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Fans go WILD when Cristiano Ronaldo is brought off the bench against Switzerland with his side winning 5-1... after they had cheered his face when it was shown on screen pre-match and called for him to be introduced by chanting his name
06/12/22 19:35
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos took the big decision to drop Ronaldo from his starting XI for Tuesday night's game, opting instead for a seemingly more mobile front line.
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Jamie Carragher claims Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for Portugal's clash against Switzerland 'because of his performances' and NOT his furious reaction to being subbed in their defeat to South Korea
06/12/22 19:09
Jamie Carragher insists Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for Portugal's last-16 match with Switzerland for performance reasons.
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'Is the Manchester United manager wrong and now is the Portugal manager wrong?': Cristiano Ronaldo 'has got to do a LOT better' with his attitude after being dropped by Fernando Santos, insists Gary Neville
06/12/22 17:22
Gary Neville has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to improve his attitude after the forward was sensationally dropped for Portugal's last-16 World Cup clash with Switzerland.
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Georgina Rodriguez displays her edgy sense of style in an orange sports coat and strapless khaki dress as she enjoys a desert day during World Cup in Qatar
06/12/22 16:56
The model, 28, spent some time in the desert with her children but was sure to take to Instagram to share a striking fashion moment from the outing
'Cristiano will LOVE it!': Joe Cole urges Portugal boss Fernando Santos to start Rafael Leao if he wants to get the best out of Ronaldo... and insists the 37-year-old NEEDS someone who can 'get by players' in his side's last-16 clash with Switzerland
06/12/22 16:08
Cristiano Ronaldo needs Fernando Santos to start Rafael Leao for Portugal to do well at the World Cup, insists Joe Cole. Santos hinted on Monday that he may drop Ronaldo against Switzerland on Tuesday.
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Portugal 6-1 Switzerland - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: No Ronaldo, no problem! Goncalo Ramos nets HAT-TRICK to fully justify decision to drop star... as Fernando Santos' team reach World Cup quarter-finals with thumping win
06/12/22 15:00
MARTIN SAMUEL IN LUSAIL: Back home he is known as the Wizard. And on Tuesday Goncalo Ramos performed one of the most incredible bits of sorcery ever seen: he made Ronaldo disappear.
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'MLS can't compete with the money but his brand won't grow as much in Saudi': Alexi Lalas tells Cristiano Ronaldo he'll be 'out of sight, out of mind' if he joins Al-Nassr for $211m-a-year as he urges him to head to the US
06/12/22 13:46
The 37-year-old left the Premier League giants ahead of the World Cup after his relationship with the club went beyond repair after a series of controversial statements in a TV interview.
Man United wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho is set to earn 10 TIMES his current salary with talks 'progressing well' over new contract at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's men prepare for life after Cristiano Ronaldo
06/12/22 13:36
Alejandro Garnacho is currently earning £5,000-per-week having just broken into the first team but reports are suggesting that this could be increased to £50,000 in a new deal.
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Fernando Santos is told to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal's World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland by Dutch icon Ronald de Boer, who tells veteran striker he 'must be a little bit smarter' after public sulk against South Korea
06/12/22 12:49
The veteran forward once again was in the headlines for the wrong reasons after his public strop after being substituted off after 65 minutes in the country's 2-1 World Cup defeat against South Korea.
'10 + Ronaldo?' Friction between Portugal's captain and coach Fernando Santos over his sub strop dominates lead-up to their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland... with papers saying: 'For the first time, his automatic spot is being questioned'
06/12/22 09:56
Coach Fernando Santos couldn't hide his anger at Ronaldo's sulky reaction to being subbed off during the final group game against South Korea.
Portugal benching Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'the point of no return' for his international career just like it was for his time at Man United... he just won't be an impact sub - Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
06/12/22 09:15
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't appear to be too impressed about being subbed off early during their defeat to South Korea and it's created a headache for coach Fernando Santos.
Graeme Souness 'wants to see MORE from Neymar' as he calls on the Brazilian star to ditch the 'antics' and fulfil his potential as 'heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo' at the World Cup
06/12/22 00:32
Graeme Souness has revealed he 'wants to see more' more from Neymar after Brazil qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with victory over South Korea on Monday evening in Qatar.
REVEALED: Poll published in Portuguese newspaper A Bola reveals 70% of readers want Cristiano Ronaldo DROPPED from their starting line-up for World Cup last-16 tie with Switzerland
05/12/22 19:17
Ronaldo, 37, has faced criticism for his performances at the World Cup in Qatar, with calls growing for head coach Fernando Santos to move away from the ageing star,
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Georgina Rodriguez stuns in knee high boots as she visits an exhibition in Qatar while supporting partner Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup
05/12/22 18:34
The model, 28, looked sensational in a figure hugging black mini dress as she looked around the Forever Valentino exhibition in Doha on Monday.
'I really didn't like it AT ALL': Portugal manager Fernando Santos reveals his rage at Cristiano Ronaldo and even hints at DROPPING sulking captain at the World Cup over his reaction to being subbed
05/12/22 13:41
KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: The 37-year-old, who has one goal in the tournament so far, started every group match but reacted angrily to being substituted in his team's 2-1 defeat by South Korea.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's team RUBBISH reports that his £173m-per-year move to Saudi club Al-Nassr is complete and ready to be sealed on January 1 as 'nonsense', as ex-Man United star tries to focus on the World Cup
05/12/22 11:50
The Portuguese superstar looks to have finally found himself a new club following his dramatic exit from Manchester United just two days before the start of the World Cup.

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