Ronaldo did not ask to leave Portugal camp in Qatar Santos

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Cristiano Ronaldo has never asked to leave the Portugal squad at the World Cup, but coach Fernando Santos did admit the veteran striker was not happy at being left out against Switzerland.The 37-year-old was omitted for the round of 16 clash with Switzerland with Portugal cruising to a 6-1 win in his absence to set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco on Saturday.Reports had suggested there had been Connor Hellebuyck Jersey a major fall-out between Santos and Ronaldo with Blake Wheeler Jersey the latter threatening to walk out, but that was flatly denied.Santos said: We had a conversation. I dont do that with all the players but hes the captain of the squad. You know what he represents for Portuguese football, for the Portuguese people and for the national team.It was on the day of the match after lunch. I explained to him why he would not play and said in terms of our strategy I think it Kyle Connor Jersey would be better if you did not start. I think the game will be difficult and I will save you for the second half.Cristiano was obviously not very happy as he has always been a starting player. But we had a normal conversation in which I explained my points and he accepted them.He never told me he wanted to leave the national team.
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