Getty Images The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to walk out of their World Cup squad following a row with head coach Fernando Santos . Portuguese publication Record reported on Thursday that Ronaldo , without a club since his contract with Manchester United was terminated on the eve of his country’s opening match at the tournament, had suggested he might leave the squad after being demoted to the bench for the round of 16 tie against Switzerland . It also claimed that he subsequently calmed down and acknowledged the damage his departure could do to the squad. The FPF sternly denied that version of events, issuing a statement that included a robust defense of the character of their record cap holder and goalscorer. A report released this Thursday claims that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with national team coach Fernando Santos,” said the governing body. “The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team during his stay in Qatar . “With every day that passes, Cristiano Ronaldo adds to a unique track record built at… Read full this story
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