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No regrets' - Fernando Santos sticks by decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal exit World Cup | Evening Standard
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Fernando Santos admits Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal is 'undefined' after latest act of 'petulance'
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CristianoXtra on Twitter: "Fernando Santos: “I have known Cristiano Ronaldo for many years, he is a leader, a man of respect and he is important in the team." https://t.co/1OupcI3Ha8" / Twitter
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Fernando Santos says he has NO regrets over leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo from the start | Daily Mail Online
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Fernando Santos makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission after Portugal's shock defeat to Serbia - Manchester Evening News
![Madrid, Spain. 11th April, 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Uefa " Champions League " Quarter-finals, 2st leg, match between Madrid, Spain. 11th April, 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Uefa " Champions League " Quarter-finals, 2st leg, match between](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MBX8BG/madrid-spain-11th-april-2018-cristiano-ronaldo-dos-santos-aveiro-of-real-madrid-celebrates-after-scoring-his-teams-first-goal-during-the-uefa-champions-league-quarter-finals-2st-leg-match-between-real-madrid-1-3-juventus-at-santiago-bernabeu-stadium-on-april-11-2018-in-madrid-spain-credit-maurizio-borsariafloalamy-live-news-MBX8BG.jpg)
Madrid, Spain. 11th April, 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Uefa " Champions League " Quarter-finals, 2st leg, match between
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Portugal coach Fernando Santos not happy at Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to being subbed off - India Today
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Cristiano Ronaldo dropped: Fernando Santos downplays idea of rift with Portugal star at 2022 World Cup - Eurosport
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Cristiano Ronaldo warned by Portugal boss over allegations he has to play every game - Mirror Online
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal future left up in the air by coach Fernando Santos | World Cup 2022 | The Guardian
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