Portugal coach, Fernando Santos, has benched Cristiano Ronaldo for their 2022 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Switzerland.
Santos had hinted the 37-year-old would not be part of his starting XI for the game during his pre-match press conference.
He slammed Ronaldo for his reaction after being subbed in their final group fixture against Korea.
For the match against Switzerland, Santos starts with Bernado Silva, Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes and Ramos in attack.
Starting XI: Costa, Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro, Carvalho, Otavio, Bernardo Silva, Fernandes, Felix, Ramos.
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