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Santos Explains Ronaldo World Cup Snub

Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · El País

Portuguese coach Fernando Santos revealed that he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting lineup against Switzerland due to a lack of rhythm, claiming the decision was misinterpreted.

On December 6, 2022, Santos excluded Ronaldo before the quarter-final, a move he insists was intended to help the player regain form rather than punish him.

Four years later, the fallout continues to haunt the federation, which struggles to manage a unique generation of talent while accommodating the needs of the aging superstar. grenadier.co.za

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