Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at ‘outside forces’ after reports of World Cup failing threats emerge | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Portugal‘s star footballer Cristiano ronaldo On Thursday, he hit back at media reports, naming them outside forces, who suggested he had threatened to leave the national team during the game FIFA World Cup after trainer Fernando Santos benched him in the round of 16 against Switzerland.
Taking to Twitter, Ronaldo said: “A group too tight to be broken by outside forces. A nation too brave to be intimidated by an opponent. A team in the truest sense of the word that will fight to the end for the dream ! Believe with us! Strength, Portugal!”

The 37-year-old forward was surprisingly eliminated in the round of 16 on Tuesday after substitute Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 win over the Swiss.
Ronaldo came on as a substitute, but according to a report from a Portuguese publication, the striker had previously threatened to leave during a tense conversation with coach Santos.
“The FPF clarifies that the Selecao’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, never threatened to leave the national team during the stay Qatar‘ the association said.
“Every day Ronaldo builds a unique track record of service to the national team and country that must be respected.”
The FPF said Ronaldo’s performance against Switzerland was another demonstration of his commitment to the cause.
Ronaldo is the most capped Portugal international and the all-time leading international goalscorer.
Portugal meet Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday, where Ramos could beat Ronaldo again.
(With contributions from agencies)