The Latest Breaking News from Fernando Santos

Portugal's hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos said he had not even dreamt of starting a World Cup knockout match, let alone scoring three in his first start in the tournament. The 21-year-old striker was handed a surprise start ahead of five-times Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and rewarded coach Fernando Santos…

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was named on the bench for Portugal's last 16 match with Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal's last-16 tie with Switzerland following an outburst over being substituted against South Korea

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The former Manchester United forward was left on the bench against Switzerland as his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick

From claiming teammate’s goals to being dropped from the side, Ronaldo has scarcely been a more central figure even if he no longer is on the pitch

Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the Portugal starting XI at a major tournament for the first time since 2008 as they hammered Switzerland 6-1 to set up a quarter final with Morocco

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said Ronaldo’s place in the remainder of the World Cup still had to be ‘defined’.

Morocco turned over Spain to move into the last eight for the first time. But there's no bliss for the Swiss. They're blitzed by a Portugal side not featuring Cristiano Ronaldo.