Ronaldo benched for Portugal's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match vs Switzerland
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Ronaldo Fails Again in Likely Last Chance to Win World Cup
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Portugal boss insists Cristiano Ronaldo had 'no issue' with being dropped to the bench vs Switzerland - Manchester Evening News
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after being benched for Portugal's World Cup thumping of Switzerland
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Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal gets 6-1 win over Switzerland at World Cup - Chicago Sun-Times
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Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Dropping Cristiano Ronaldo purely 'strategic', says Portugal coach
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Why Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal – and what's next for him at the World Cup - The Athletic
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Cristiano Ronaldo benched again, this time in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco
Cristiano Ronaldo is on the bench for Portugal's last 16 match against Switzerland today . . . . . . #cristianoronaldo #cristiano #cr7…
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World Cup 2022: 'Cristiano Ronaldo reduced to role of superstar nobody wants' - BBC Sport
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Benched Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Brutal Message By Manchester United Great
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Portugal bench Ronaldo for Swiss last-16 clash
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Portugal coach reveals why Ronaldo was dropped from starting XI vs Switzerland
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Portugal boss Fernando Santos puts Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Switzerland game