You cannot win the World Cup by putting Ronaldo on the bench; Cool with severe criticism

Doha: Portugal legend Luis Figo has criticized Portugal manager Fernando Santos after they lost to Morocco in the World Cup pre-quarter-final. Portugal’s loss was to Morocco by a goal in the previous match.

Figo was angered by Santos’ decision not to field superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting eleven. Figo insisted it was a mistake to bench Cristiano and that the coach and team management cannot shirk responsibility.

“You can’t win a World Cup with Ronaldo on the bench. Sure, the win against Switzerland was great, but does that happen in every game? No. It was a mistake to put Ronaldo on the bench. The responsibility for this defeat lies with the coach and management ” – said Figo in a discussion about the 18 World Sports Cup.

Previously, Ronaldo was not in the first eleven in the pre-quarter match against Switzerland. But that match was to be won by Portugal 6-1. Coach Santos fielded the same squad against Morocco. But Portugal failed to break through the Moroccan defense. Santos brought Ronaldo onto the pitch after the first half. But none of this could affect the outcome of the match.

Ronaldo left the pitch crying after the match. Ronaldo doesn’t have the childhood to tie his boots for another World Cup.