December 2, 2022, 6:02 pm
December 2, 2022, 6:02 pm
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo said his anger visible at being substituted against South Korea (Portuguese defeat 2-1) Friday at the FIFA World Cup it was because an opponent urged him to leave the field too quickly.
“It happened before I was replaced. The Korean player told me to leave quickly and I told him to shut up, because he has no authority. He doesn’t have to say anything, “explained CR7 in the press area of the stadium, being interviewed by Portuguese television.
“There shouldn’t be any controversy. It’s a hot time. No matter what happened, things always stay the course,” she added.
Earlier in a press conference, his coach Fernando Santos said the Portuguese captain had been “insulted” by a South Korean player who has not been identified.
“He got mad at a South Korean player, the whole world saw it. The player insulted him and told him to get off the pitch, that’s why he got angry,” explained the coach.
“I saw the interaction with a South Korean player and I have no doubts. The player wasn’t aggressive, he was only verbally aggressive,” he added, questioned by reporters.
“I was talking to him in English and Cristiano said: ‘Well, maybe I’m not having a good day…'” he concluded.
Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted in the 65th minute handing his captaincy to Pepe with an angry glare before walking off the pitch and heading to the dugout.
South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom said he “didn’t see it” because he was “too tired”.
“I was looking down so I didn’t see it and I have nothing to say,” he added.
