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Cristiano Ronaldo drama after Portugal victory, more penalty shootout heroics at Qatar World Cup

He only played a minimal role in Portugal's supreme thrashing of Switzerland, but a petulant Cristiano Ronaldo has stolen the headlines.

ABC News

There’s Life Without Ronaldo for Portugal—Even If His Presence Lingers

For so long, Ronaldo has been synonymous with Portugal’s fortunes. With the 37-year-old boldly reduced to a reserve in a last-16 rout, that’s no longer necessary.

Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo still ‘very important’ to Portugal as Fernando Santos ponders Morocco team selection

Portugal boss Fernando Santos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important part of his squad, and says he has not decided who will start up front in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco - despite Goncalo Ramos' brilliant hat-trick against Switzerland.

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Portugal hero Ramos 'never dreamt' of World Cup hat-trick

Doha (AFP) - Portugal's hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos said he had not even dreamt of starting a World Cup knockout match, let alone scoring three in his first start in the tournament.

AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future left up in the air by coach Fernando Santos

Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the game against Switzerland and said: ‘We wanted a team that played with a lot of fluidity’

The Guardian - UK

Portugal boss insists Cristiano Ronaldo had 'no issue' with being dropped to the bench vs Switzerland

The former Manchester United forward started on the bench as Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to reach the last eight of the World Cup.

Manchester Evening News

Fernando Santos and Goncalo Ramos agree on Cristiano Ronaldo after brilliant Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo found himself on the bench for Portugal's World Cup win over Switzerland but has earned praise for his reaction from Fernando Santos and Goncalo Ramos

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What Cristiano Ronaldo did at full-time after being dropped by Portugal for World Cup clash vs Switzerland

The former Manchester United superstar was dropped by Portugal for their Qatar 2022 World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland.

Manchester Evening News

Today at the World Cup: Morocco find right mix and Portugal fire without Ronaldo

Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick against Switzerland in place of Cristiano Ronaldo after Walid Regragui’s side beat Spain on penalties

The Independent UK

Former Liverpool star gives X-rated reaction after Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Portugal

Ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique was somewhat enthused to see Ronaldo dropped by Portugal for their last 16 match on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo

Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Santos

Doha (AFP) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday's 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more."

AFP

Gonçalo Ramos’s treble marks him out as Portugal’s present and future

The 21-year-old Benfica forward’s life will change after his hat-trick against Swiss that put the rest of tournament on notice

The Guardian - UK

World Cup hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos insists ‘idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo is still Portugal’s leading man

Cristiano Ronaldo remains an “idol” to many in the Portugal squad according to Goncalo Ramos, who took the opportunity of his first international start with both hands.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo can't hide his emotion as fans react to Portugal substitution

Portugal breezed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with an emphatic win over Switzerland, with Cristiano Ronaldo featuring for just over 20 minutes after being benched

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Portugal boss Fernando Santos' inspired Goncalo Ramos call silences Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal hammered Switzerland on Tuesday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo starting the encounter on the bench, to book their place in the World Cup quarter-final

AFP

Portugal blow away Switzerland to reach World Cup last eight

Doha (AFP) - Portugal dismantled Switzerland 6-1 to charge into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the first hat-trick of the tournament.

AFP

Portugal too much to handle, says Switzerland's Yakin

Doha (AFP) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his team had simply been beaten by a better side after Tuesday's 6-1 hammering at the hands of Portugal in the World Cup last 16.

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Fabian Schar and Switzerland exit World Cup as Portugal turn on the style in Qatar

The Newcastle United defender started their last-16 tie with Portugal but couldn't stop defeat for the Swiss

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The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo shocked by seismic shift in Portugal’s World Cup pecking order

Manager Fernando Santos left his captain on the bench for Portugal’s last-16 thrashing of Switzerland, and Ronaldo’s role at this World Cup is now uncertain

The Independent UK

Who needs Cristiano Ronaldo? Goncalo Ramos hat-trick powers Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Fernando Santos made the bold decision to drop his captain as the unheralded Ramos seized the opportunity with a sublime hat-trick

WEKU

Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.

The Guardian - UK

Ramos hits hat-trick as Portugal thrash Switzerland 6-1 after Ronaldo dropped

Gonçalo Ramos scored a hat-trick after being selected ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United fans send transfer message to Erik ten Hag as Goncalo Ramos impresses for Portugal

The 21-year-old forward hit a hat trick for Portugal, as Selecao set up a last-eight showdown with Morroco.

Evening Standard

Portugal make World Cup statement as Goncalo Ramos leaves Cristiano Ronaldo playing second fiddle

Goncalo Ramos rose in flames from Cristiano Ronaldo’s ashes as a reborn Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

Al Jazeera

Recap: Portugal vs Switzerland – World Cup 2022

Portugal did not miss the benched Cristiano Ronaldo as they blasted past a Swiss team stuck in neutral.

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