Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has urged him to abandon Portugal’s bid to win the World Cup and go home where he is appreciated.
Ronaldo has been at the centre of a storm over the past few days after manager Fernando Santos decided to drop him to the bench for their last-16 tie against Switzerland. The decision paid off, with replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick in a 6-1 win, but it sparked a backlash.
Portugal were forced to release a statement on Thursday denying that Ronaldo had threatened to walk out after arguing with Santos. The furore has overshadowed the side’s preparation for their quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday afternoon.
