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Times are rough these days for fan-favorite Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans are hoping for a glorious comeback. Experts are wondering whether Ronaldo has the same game left in him that made him a legend. In the FIFA World Cup 2022, out of 4 appearances, Ronaldo has a single goal in his name, that too on a penalty kick. During their match against Switzerland, Ronaldo didn’t even start for Portugal. He came on as a substitute in the 73rd minute and was seen leaving the pitch while his team was thanking the fans. After that speculation started to arise that something is not right between FPF and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Fans might find this situation very nostalgic as something very similar happened on 20th October. Few are also calling out his egotistical behavior resulting in unnecessary media attention at a time when the Portuguese team is doing so well. However, FPF had made an official statement refuting all the reports of altercations and threats by Ronaldo. 

Portugal FA’s official statement on Cristiano Ronaldo, fans react

This isn’t the first time a drama had occurred after they did not include Ronaldo in the starting 11 of the game. Less than 2 months ago, Manchester United decide to start without him and he refused to come on as a substitute in a game against Tottenham. Where things went south with Manchester United pretty fast, the Switzerland incident doesn’t appear to be that controversial. 

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While Manchester United had kept everything boiling over, Portugal Football Federation (FPF) had already released a statement. According to a tweet by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, FPF has stated that Ronaldo had never threatened to leave the team in Qatar. Here is how fans reacted to the tweet:

 

Piers Morgan’s interview was fuel to the fire

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Manchester United and Ronaldo have parted ways after coming to a mutual agreement. The decision came after a fiery interview between Piers Morgan and Cristiano Ronaldo. 

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While Morgan asked him if the club was trying to force him to leave. He replied, “Yes, not only the coach but the other two or three guys–they’re around the club.. I don’t care. People should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed, and I felt like some people don’t want me here, not only this year, but last year, too.

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This interview was brutal, and Ronaldo did not pull any punches. Fans are hoping that he will come back stronger and winning the tournament might help him do that.