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Cristiano Ronaldo dropped for Portugal vs Switzerland in World Cup punishment over reaction

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped by Portugal for their World Cup last-16 tie against Switzerland.

The 37-year-old has been punished by manager Fernando Santos after making an angry gesture having been substituted against South Korea.

The drama has spiralled from Ronaldo’s reaction at the time of being withdrawn in the 65th minute of Portugal’s 2-1 loss to South Korea in the final round of group fixtures, with manager Santos dropping his captain after being shown Ronaldo's reaction ahead of the quarter-final against Switzerland.

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