Tension continues in Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial DECISION after the victory against Switzerland

Despite starting on the substitutes’ bench, El Bicho trained with the starting players in the match that earned the Portuguese qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo He was a substitute in the win Portugal from Swiss and had to see his replacement, Goncalo Ramos, convert a hat-trick. However, the matter did not end here, since the champion did not want to train with the rest of his teammates who had no activity, or only a few minutes, in the round of 16 match of Qatar World Cup 2022.

Whoever started the match on the bench worked on the field, but the now former Manchester United striker it was not present there. Along with the starters, El Bicho, who spent 21 minutes on the pitch, he worked in the gym, despite being in perfect physical condition.

The streak that Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to extend when he came on as a substitute against Switzerland

If it comes to big tournament duels, the former Real Madrid player hasn’t lost one since european 2008, even before the combined chocolatier. After yesterday’s meeting Fernando Santos set a record 31 consecutive caps for the Portuguese captain.

The 68-year-old coach also spoke at a press conference and He denied any problems with Ronaldo. “No problem, we’ve been friends for many years. Everything is perfectly organized and he has set the example of a true captain.”he pointed.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s message after qualifying for Portugal. “The dream is alive!”

The 37-year-old striker made a post on his Instagram account, in which he wrote: “Incredible day for Portugal, with a historic result in the world’s top football competition. Luxurious performance by a team full of talent and youth”. And he concluded: “Our team is celebrating. The dream is alive! Till the end! Come on Portugal!”.

The strong post of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife amid tensions in Portugal

Georgina Rodriguez He also expressed himself on his social networks and, in addition to being happy for the victory and the ranking of Portugal in the Qatar World Cup 2022commented: “While the 11 players sang the anthem, all the goals were on you”.

Similarly, he complained about the short time his partner was on the court: “Too bad we couldn’t enjoy the best player in the world during the 90 minutes. The fans haven’t stopped clamoring for you and shouting your name.”. And, quoting Fernando Santos, he said: “I hope God and your dear friend Fernando continue hand in hand and make us vibrate one more night”.