Doha: Portugal coach Fernando Santos has said that neither captain Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the team’s camp as they were not included in the starting eleven for the pre-quarter match against Switzerland . “Cristiano has not asked to leave the team yet. Leave Cristiano alone.
Talk about what Cristiano has done for the country and football,” said Santos. Santos said he spoke to Cristiano on the day of the match and told him he would not be included in the eleven initial Santos added that Cristiano was with the team to train with the team members and encourage them.
Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the first eleven of the game and there was severe criticism from the fans. There was a campaign by his sister as if the team was rooting for Cristiano.
English Summary: It’s time to leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone, says Portugal boss Fernando Santos
