By Javed Baloch | viageeks.com 06/12/22 images credit: Twitter - @FIFAWorldCup official
Fernando Santos has denied any fall-out between him and Portugal's star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, saying it was a tactical call to bench him against Switzerland.
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Portugal had a comfortable outing with a 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland in round of 16 game in Qatar World Cup 2022.
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Cristiano Ronaldo came on from the bench in the 73rd minute of the game when Portugal were comfortably winning by 5-1.
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While Portugal had a great game with 21 years Ronaldo's replacement, Goncalo Ramos, scoring a hat-trick in his first competitive start for Portugal, the focus of the night was CR7 as usual.
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Portugal will face Morocco, who beat Spain in round of 16, in their quarterfinal game. Santos is certain that Ronaldo still has so much to offer.
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" I have a very close relationship, i know him since he was 19 at sporting and then in national squad when i arrived in 2014."
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"ronaldo and i never misinterpret the human and personal aspects with that of manager and player."
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"I will always consider that he is a very important player to have in the team. He is one of the best players in the world."
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