Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend slams Portugal coach for dropping Ronaldo against Switzerland

In the Round of 16 knockout game between Portugal and Switzerland, Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal’s head coach, Fernando Santos. It was a bold move considering the nature of the game. However, Ronaldo’s replacement, Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick and the team won the game 6-1 with other players coming to the party. Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s girlfriend has slammed Santos for dropping her partner.

Apparently, she took to Instagram and expressed her unhappiness without taking Santos’ name. She added that it was a shame not to see the best player among the 11 fielded during the game. Georgi also mentioned the crowd taking Ronaldo’s name during the game. She further added that the team does well in the quarterfinal game against Morocco.

“Congratulations Portugal. While the 11 players sang the national anthem all the cameras were on you. What a shame we were not able to enjoy the best player in the world for 90 minutes. The crowd didn’t stop calling for you and shouting your name. Let’s hope that God and your true friend Fernando stay close and make us experience another magical night,” Ronaldo’s girlfriend wrote on Instagram.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed the team’s practice session

Meanwhile, the 37-year-old is said to have missed the training session ahead of their knockout game. Also, the head coach, Fernando Santos has given an indication that Ronaldo is unhappy with the call. ‘Do you think anyone likes to be on the bench? I don’t think Cristiano would be happy,’ Santos said.

However, Ramos, who replace Ronaldo indicated that the latter might get to play. ‘Ronaldo will definitely (be involved), all the players on the bench can be used, if they are not in the starting line-up they can play later,’ said Ramos.