Are the great superstar’s last days numbered?
Without Cristiano Ronaldo (37) in the starting XI, Portugal rushed past Switzerland 6-1. in the WM-Quarterfinals now waiting for Spain fright Morocco.
Before the game, everyone is talking about banker Ronaldo!
Portugal coach Fernando Santos (68) kicks his captain out of the starting XI. The day before, he had criticized him for his behavior when he was substituted in the game against South Korea (1-2 defeat) when he left the pitch cursing.
Santos in the press conference: “It doesn’t matter what exactly happened. I was too far (away). But after looking at the footage, I didn’t like his behavior. Not at all!”
Noticeable: Ronaldo doesn’t make the offended Motzki on the bench during the game, but cheers for the goals WITH his teammates.
After the gala, the five-time Champions League winner left the field relatively quickly without celebrating with the fans. He leaves the lawn alone, goes into the dressing room.
Ronaldo Escape!
Dream goal, lob, triple pack The madness show from the Ronaldo replacement
Instead, Santos brings Gonçalo Ramos (21 / Benfica Lisbon) up front from the start – and he ignites IMMEDIATELY!
► 17. Minute: Ramos nails the ball from a tight angle into the top left corner! 1:0
► 51. Minute: After Dalot crossed, Ramos pokes the ball through Sommer’s legs – 3:0.
► 67. Minute: Ramos lobs the ball into the net to make it 5-1 over the Switzerland keeper.
Ramos is also called “magician”. Background: He can score goals from all positions.
His hat-trick makes Ronaldo forget!
First Panenka, then Penguin Hakimi humiliates Spain
For the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, being demoted to the benchwarmer is arguably one of the biggest disappointments of his career. After his scandalous interview, the center forward was kicked out at Manchester United shortly before the start of the tournament and now has to look for a new club. As the Spanish newspaper “Marca” reports, Saudi club Al-Nassr FC is enticing with a giga offer (200 million euros per season).
Pepe makes it 2-0 (33rd), BVB swirly Guerreiro 4-0 (56th). Akanji with corrected result (58th).
And then Ramos again!
After the game, the man of the match says, “I don’t know what to say. This is a dream coming true.”
Leão with the final point worth seeing in added time – 6: 1 (90 + 2).
In the 60th minute the fans demand their mega star! Santos lets Ronaldo onto the field in the 73rd minute. Apart from a disallowed hit (offside) he does not succeed in anything worth mentioning. His replacement shone today.
