Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat

Star striker is the most-capped Portuguese player

DOHA: The Portuguese soccer Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the FIFA world Cup squad after being benched in opposition to Switzerland.

The 37-year-antique striker turned into pretty dropped for the last sixteen conflict on Tuesday, together with his substitute Goncalo Ramos netting a hat-trick inside the 6-1 victory.

Ronaldo appeared from the bench, however a record from Portuguese publication report stated the striker had previously threatened to depart in a stressful conversation with instruct Fernando Santos.

"The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the Selecao, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to depart the countrywide group all through the live in Qatar," stated the federation.

"every day Ronaldo is constructing up a unique tune report at the provider of the national group and the country, which must be reputable."

The FPF said Ronaldo´s appearance towards Switzerland was a further demonstration of his commitment to the cause.

Ronaldo is the most-capped Portuguese participant and the pinnacle men´s international goalscorer of all time.

Portugal face Morocco on Saturday inside the sector-finals, wherein Ramos can also once more get the nod over Ronaldo.

The five-time Ballon d´Or winner did now not educate with the other substitutes on Wednesday after the game, alternatively taking part in a health club session alongside the starters towards Switzerland.