The Portuguese ace will not be included in the starting lineup for A Selecao against Switzerland, sparking all sorts of reactions.
It started at Manchester United and it has continued with the Portuguese team. Cristiano Ronaldo will have to adjust to life on the sidelines, as the player has also been benched for the key match against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup.
The Portuguese superstar was harshly criticized for his poor form during the tournament, where he has only scored one goal after three games. Moreover, the footballer's reaction to being subbed off against South Korea did not go down well within the team's ranks, with coach Fernando Santos even hinting that he had not liked his gestures when he left the pitch.
As things stand, Gonçalo Ramos will be taking Ronaldo's place in Portugal's starting lineup against Switzerland.
