Asked at a press conference about the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo, annoyed to be replaced by André Silva in the 65th minute of play against South Korea on Friday (1-2), Fernando Santos denied any tension. ” It wasn’t just Ronaldo who was pissed off, it was the whole team, Pepe and the others. Ronaldo was pissed because a Korean player asked him out, I think everyone saw it, said the Portuguese coach. Besides, Pepe got involved because the player was insulting Ronaldo to get him out of the field. It was to this player that he was answering. »
Returning to the bench, Ronaldo kicked a water bottle. The five-time Golden Ball was the holder for the third time at this World Cup, and for the third time, he came out during the game.