Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to Portugal bench for World Cup clash with Switzerland

The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month under a cloud and has cast a shadow over Fernando Santos’ side during their time in Qatar, too
Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to Portugal bench for World Cup clash with Switzerland

BENCHED: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, sits on the bench. Pic: Hassan Ammar/AP

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022 - 18:31
Simon Peach

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Portugal’s World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland.

The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month under a cloud and has cast a shadow over Fernando Santos’ side during their time in Qatar, too.

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