Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for their crucial last-16 clash with Switzerland.
The former Manchester United man reacted angrily to being substituted during Selecao's recent loss against South Korea, with it now confirmed he will begin the tie from the substitute bench.
Having yet to confirm his next move following his release from Old Trafford, the 37-year-old looks like to join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr following the tournament in the Middle East, with some reports suggesting he is set to earning £200m a year.
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Fans have since reacted to the news on social media, insisting United manager Erik ten Hag dealt with the Portugal star in the right way all along...
@Streety_Class : ''That will be Man Uniteds fault no doubt.''
@Yzarc82: ''Piers already on the phone to discuss a new interview.''
@MKJohn254: ''The start of the end of his international career. Soon he might speak to Piers Morgan about the poor attitude of the Portugal teammates, plus Santos poor tactics!''
@JayNEU86: ''Truth be told they have played better without him recently.''
@Munday17: ''Ten hag is the problem though?''
@jflowrightthere: ''Piers, you might wanna clear your sched for this weekend.''
@Dantani: ''Its could be costly mistake to not play CR7 in starting 11.''
@StonedBatxx: ''Santos ain’t serious! Wth is this lineup??????''
@Jeen_Yous: "So Ten Hag was right. Man is being benched in their most important game yet."
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