The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied that
Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the World Cup.
Portuguese publication Record claims the forward, 37, made
the threat after being told he would not start their last-16
game against Switzerland.
In the previous game against South Korea, the Portugal
captain reacted angrily when he was substituted.
The FPF said: "At no time did Cristiano Ronaldo threaten to
leave the national team during the stay in Qatar."

Ronaldo left Manchester United by mutual agreement before
Portugal's World Cup opener after a controversial interview in
which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner criticised the club.
Ronaldo was substituted off the field in both of Portugal's
opening games and coach Fernando Santos said he "didn't
like" Ronaldo's reaction when he was again replaced during
the 2-1 group defeat by South Korea.
Goncalo Ramos started instead of Ronaldo against
Switzerland and the 21-year-old scored a hat-trick in the 6-1
victory.

Ronaldo, who is Portugal's most-capped player (195) and all-
time leading goalscorer (118), was used as a late substitute in
that game but, afterwards left the field while his team-mates
were still celebrating.

"Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day
at the service of the national team and the country, which
must be respected," added the FPF.
"The degree of dedication of the player most capped by
Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory
against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup."

Ronaldo did not train with the other substitutes after
Wednesday's game, instead taking part in a gym session
alongside those that started against Switzerland.

Culled From BBC Sports.