The coach of Portugal refused to confirm or deny if the player would play against Switzerland on Tuesday. The cameras caught the 37 year old saying "He's in a rush to sub me" as he was replaced in the 65th minute of the loss. You can watch the LaLiga, Bundesliga, and more on the U.S. based on your location.
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It wasn't until after the game thatSantos realized thatRonaldo had reacted angrily to his substitution, and that he was involved in a verbal altercation with Cho Gue-Sung.
"Let's split this answer in two," saidSantos when asked about the video footage.
I went to the press conference after the match, but I didn't hear anything on the pitch. He only argued with a South Korean player because I was too far.
Did I watch the footage? I agree. I was not a fan of it. I did not like it at all. Things are sorted out internally from there. We are thinking about the game tomorrow. Everyone is focused on the task at hand.
Despite holding clear-the-air talks withRonaldo,Santos refused to confirm if he would be named in the team for the round of 16 tie with Switzerland at Lusail Stadium.
The team will be told who will play in the dressing room.
They know about the team when we are in the stadium. They're aware of that. Since I arrived, it has been this way. I'm going to start the team that I believe should play. I've been doing it my whole life. I have no issues with myself. I don't change my mind.
After the match, I might have changed my mind. It has been this way since I arrived.
The best player at the World Cup is from Portugal.
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I only think about what is good for Portugal. We sorted it out internally. It's all done.
According to sources, the Saudi Arabian club side Al Nassr is close to a deal with the former Manchester United player.
After Portugal's World Cup campaign, there is growing belief that a deal can be reached.
"I didn't talk to him about that," he said. We didn't talk about this after I spoke to the players. To be fair, I had no idea about this topic. Someone told me about the news when I got here.
I have no idea anything. It is his decision and not ours. The man is focused on helping the team and not on anything else. Right now, he's focused on that. I have no idea about other situations.