Portugal’s beaten stars have roundly criticised referee Facundo Tello after their shock World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco.
Fresh off thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last 16, Fernando Santos’ side were the strong favourites to overcome the Atlas Lions. Cristiano Ronaldo, for the second game in a row, was relegated to the bench, with Goncalo Ramos expected to continue the heroics he displayed against the Swiss.
However, the miserly Moroccans, who have conceded just one goal during their historic run to the last four, kept their European counterparts at bay throughout a disciplined first-half display. And then when the chance presented itself, they grabbed it with both hands as Youssef En-Nesyri headed into an empty net following a misjudgement from Diogo Costa.
