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Portugal have denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad.\u00a9 AFP<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad after being benched against Switzerland. The 37-year-old striker was surprisingly dropped for the last 16 clash on Tuesday, with his replacement Goncalo Ramos netting a hat-trick in the 6-1 victory. Ronaldo appeared from the bench, but a report from Portuguese publication Record said the striker had previously threatened to leave in a tense conversation with coach Fernando Santos.<\/p>\n

“The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the Selecao, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team during the stay in Qatar,” said the federation.<\/p>\n

“Every day Ronaldo is building up a unique track record at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected.”<\/p>\n

The FPF said Ronaldo’s appearance against Switzerland was a further demonstration of his commitment to the cause.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo is the most-capped Portuguese player and the top men’s international goalscorer of all time.<\/p>\n

Portugal face Morocco on Saturday in the quarter-finals, where Ramos may again get the nod over Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner did not train with the other substitutes on Wednesday after the game, instead taking part in a gym session alongside the starters against Switzerland.<\/p>\n

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