Portugal FA reacts to reports Ronaldo threaten to leave World Cup

The Portugal FA has reacted to a report claiming Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.

According to the report, Ronaldo told head coach, Fernando Santos, he might fly out of Qatar after finding out he was dropped for the last-16 clash against Switzerland.

The 37-year-old was said to have calmed down eventually, realising his departure could negatively impact the team.

However, the Portugal Football Federation, in a statement has debunked these claims.

According to the statement: “News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach.

The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team during the internship in Qatar.”

In another report, Ronaldo is yet to reach an agreement with a new club as he would remain without one after the World Cup in Qatar.