![Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal World Cup last-16 benching vs Switzerland - football.london Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal World Cup last-16 benching vs Switzerland - football.london](https://i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/article25692541.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/0_GettyImages-1245433411.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal World Cup last-16 benching vs Switzerland - football.london
![Portugal's Outstanding Win Against Switzerland Marked The End Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Leading Man Status Portugal's Outstanding Win Against Switzerland Marked The End Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Leading Man Status](https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/6390a595f1f3e3efd408ccf6/Portugal-v-Switzerland--Round-of-16---FIFA-World-Cup-Qatar-2022/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=960)
Portugal's Outstanding Win Against Switzerland Marked The End Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Leading Man Status
![ESPN FC on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo is on the BENCH for Portugal in their Round of 16 match against Switzerland 😮 https://t.co/X8uBNAPAnR" / X ESPN FC on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo is on the BENCH for Portugal in their Round of 16 match against Switzerland 😮 https://t.co/X8uBNAPAnR" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjT9pynWAAMqx8V.jpg:large)
ESPN FC on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo is on the BENCH for Portugal in their Round of 16 match against Switzerland 😮 https://t.co/X8uBNAPAnR" / X
World Cup 2022: Speed's hilarious reaction to benched Ronaldo for Portugal vs Switzerland at World Cup | Marca
Squawka Live on X: "OFFICIAL: Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal in their Nations League game against Switzerland. https://t.co/2YBLyCIkBR" / X
![WC: Ronaldo breaks silence with 'united' tweet after reported walk-out threat | Football News - Hindustan Times WC: Ronaldo breaks silence with 'united' tweet after reported walk-out threat | Football News - Hindustan Times](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/12/08/1600x900/WCup-Portugal-Switzerland-Soccer-486_1670481609197_1670481609197_1670515552707_1670515552707.jpg)
WC: Ronaldo breaks silence with 'united' tweet after reported walk-out threat | Football News - Hindustan Times
![Cristiano Ronaldo handed major punishment warning ahead of Portugal vs Switzerland World Cup tie - football.london Cristiano Ronaldo handed major punishment warning ahead of Portugal vs Switzerland World Cup tie - football.london](https://i2-prod.football.london/incoming/article25679947.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_Ronaldo.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo handed major punishment warning ahead of Portugal vs Switzerland World Cup tie - football.london
Leave the National Team': Ronaldo's sister after he was benched vs Switzerland | Football News - Hindustan Times
![Portugal vs. Switzerland Preview: Should Portugal play Cristiano Ronaldo? | 2022 FIFA World Cup | FOX Sports Portugal vs. Switzerland Preview: Should Portugal play Cristiano Ronaldo? | 2022 FIFA World Cup | FOX Sports](https://a57.foxsports.com/static-media.fox.com/ms/stg1/sports/1280/720/play-6124f405200004b--ronaldo_1670299698886.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Portugal vs. Switzerland Preview: Should Portugal play Cristiano Ronaldo? | 2022 FIFA World Cup | FOX Sports
![Ronaldo benched in Portugal vs Switzerland: Piers Morgan among social media users who reacted after selection controversy - Sportstar Ronaldo benched in Portugal vs Switzerland: Piers Morgan among social media users who reacted after selection controversy - Sportstar](https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ksug5f/article66232448.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WCup_Portugal_Switzerland_Soccer_02848.jpg)
Ronaldo benched in Portugal vs Switzerland: Piers Morgan among social media users who reacted after selection controversy - Sportstar
Statman Dave on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo's game by numbers vs. Switzerland: 91% pass accuracy 49 touches 5 shots 3 goals He provided 100% of Portugal's shots on target. 🇵🇹 https://t.co/efG14XVjYc" / X
![Fabrizio Romano on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo will be on the bench for Portugal in tonight's game against Switzerland. He's not in the starting XI decided by Fernando Santos. 🚨🔴🇵🇹 #Qatar2022 Gonçalo Ramos Fabrizio Romano on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo will be on the bench for Portugal in tonight's game against Switzerland. He's not in the starting XI decided by Fernando Santos. 🚨🔴🇵🇹 #Qatar2022 Gonçalo Ramos](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjT980MWQAQzp_5.jpg:large)
Fabrizio Romano on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo will be on the bench for Portugal in tonight's game against Switzerland. He's not in the starting XI decided by Fernando Santos. 🚨🔴🇵🇹 #Qatar2022 Gonçalo Ramos
![Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick lets Portugal survive bizarre VAR penalty for Swiss | Nations League | The Guardian Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick lets Portugal survive bizarre VAR penalty for Swiss | Nations League | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b8fe5198fe3f0c529879b206a29c3250aec9e388/0_347_3386_2032/master/3386.jpg?width=1200&height=900&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&s=3f894227ce1fe117726ae76b83804341)
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick lets Portugal survive bizarre VAR penalty for Swiss | Nations League | The Guardian
![FIFA World Cup: Portugal's coach wants people to leave Ronaldo alone - Football International - geosuper.tv FIFA World Cup: Portugal's coach wants people to leave Ronaldo alone - Football International - geosuper.tv](https://www.geosuper.tv/assets/uploads/updates/2022-12-09/20790_7876965_updates.jpg)
FIFA World Cup: Portugal's coach wants people to leave Ronaldo alone - Football International - geosuper.tv
![Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts With 'Outside Forces' Tweet After Reports Claim he Threatened to Quit World Cup - News18 Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts With 'Outside Forces' Tweet After Reports Claim he Threatened to Quit World Cup - News18](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2022/12/cristiano-ronaldo-ap-9.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts With 'Outside Forces' Tweet After Reports Claim he Threatened to Quit World Cup - News18
![Ronaldo's benching shows he needs to choose between his team and himself if he hopes to win World Cup | CBC Sports Ronaldo's benching shows he needs to choose between his team and himself if he hopes to win World Cup | CBC Sports](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6676587.1670365640!/fileImage/httpImage/1447227216.jpg)
Ronaldo's benching shows he needs to choose between his team and himself if he hopes to win World Cup | CBC Sports
![ESPN FC on X: "PORTUGAL LEAD AGAINST SWITZERLAND! GONCALO RAMOS SCORES AFTER STARTING AHEAD OF RONALDO. https://t.co/Hd1yzH025M" / X ESPN FC on X: "PORTUGAL LEAD AGAINST SWITZERLAND! GONCALO RAMOS SCORES AFTER STARTING AHEAD OF RONALDO. https://t.co/Hd1yzH025M" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjUUgHNXEAUjLr9.jpg:large)
ESPN FC on X: "PORTUGAL LEAD AGAINST SWITZERLAND! GONCALO RAMOS SCORES AFTER STARTING AHEAD OF RONALDO. https://t.co/Hd1yzH025M" / X
He's the 'GOAT': Cristiano Ronaldo sets Twitter alight with late Champions League winner for Manchester United
![The CR7 Timeline. on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo's next matches (Nations League): Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/NDBo8YgigB" / X The CR7 Timeline. on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo's next matches (Nations League): Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/NDBo8YgigB" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTWK-EUXEAAEo7Y.jpg)
The CR7 Timeline. on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo's next matches (Nations League): Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/NDBo8YgigB" / X
![Portugal vs. Switzerland final score, result: Ronaldo replacement Ramos nets hat-trick in World Cup Round of 16 | Sporting News Portugal vs. Switzerland final score, result: Ronaldo replacement Ramos nets hat-trick in World Cup Round of 16 | Sporting News](https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/twitter_card_120x120/s3/2022-12/goncalo%20ramos.jpg?itok=DVaGAqIX)
Portugal vs. Switzerland final score, result: Ronaldo replacement Ramos nets hat-trick in World Cup Round of 16 | Sporting News
![The CR7 Timeline. on Twitter: "Fixtures for the Nations League: Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/8f0Jo9bWkL" / X The CR7 Timeline. on Twitter: "Fixtures for the Nations League: Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/8f0Jo9bWkL" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMyV3NWYAAzrqy.jpg:large)
The CR7 Timeline. on Twitter: "Fixtures for the Nations League: Spain ✈️ (June 2) Switzerland 🏠 (June 5) Czech Rep 🏠 (June 9) Switzerland ✈️ (June 12) https://t.co/8f0Jo9bWkL" / X
![B/R Football on X: "OFFICIAL: Ronaldo is on the bench for Portugal's last 16 match against Switzerland https://t.co/YCrdm1zbxx" / X B/R Football on X: "OFFICIAL: Ronaldo is on the bench for Portugal's last 16 match against Switzerland https://t.co/YCrdm1zbxx" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjT9bUnXgAAdg3o.jpg:large)
B/R Football on X: "OFFICIAL: Ronaldo is on the bench for Portugal's last 16 match against Switzerland https://t.co/YCrdm1zbxx" / X
![Twitter erupts as Cristiano Ronaldo's double spearheads Portugal to convincing 4-0 win against Switzerland Twitter erupts as Cristiano Ronaldo's double spearheads Portugal to convincing 4-0 win against Switzerland](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/06/e4a36-16544618893103-1920.jpg)
Twitter erupts as Cristiano Ronaldo's double spearheads Portugal to convincing 4-0 win against Switzerland
![SuperSport 🏆 on X: "The last two players to score a #FIFAWorldCup hat-trick for Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Spain (2018) Goncalo Ramos vs Switzerland (2022) In elite company ✨ 📺 Stream live: SuperSport 🏆 on X: "The last two players to score a #FIFAWorldCup hat-trick for Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Spain (2018) Goncalo Ramos vs Switzerland (2022) In elite company ✨ 📺 Stream live:](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjUmCwnXEBMOBOh.jpg:large)
SuperSport 🏆 on X: "The last two players to score a #FIFAWorldCup hat-trick for Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Spain (2018) Goncalo Ramos vs Switzerland (2022) In elite company ✨ 📺 Stream live:
![World Cup 2022: Portugal don't want Cristiano Ronaldo either: they see him as a substitute against Switzerland | Marca World Cup 2022: Portugal don't want Cristiano Ronaldo either: they see him as a substitute against Switzerland | Marca](https://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2022/12/04/16701772889018.jpg)
World Cup 2022: Portugal don't want Cristiano Ronaldo either: they see him as a substitute against Switzerland | Marca
![Memes Take Over Twitter After Cristiano Ronaldo Was Benched In Match Against Switzerland: 'Give Him Bench D'or' - Culture Memes Take Over Twitter After Cristiano Ronaldo Was Benched In Match Against Switzerland: 'Give Him Bench D'or' - Culture](https://sm.mashable.com/t/mashable_in/photo/default/f997d6a1-d215-4b71-bb35-cdc24d8611e4_tcc7.1248.jpg)
Memes Take Over Twitter After Cristiano Ronaldo Was Benched In Match Against Switzerland: 'Give Him Bench D'or' - Culture
![CR7 🇵🇹 on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo stats vs Switzerland: 90 Minutes Played 49 Touches 7 Shots (5 on Target) 2 GOALS ⚽️⚽️ 27 Passes 2 Key Passes 93% Pass Accuracy 3 Duels CR7 🇵🇹 on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo stats vs Switzerland: 90 Minutes Played 49 Touches 7 Shots (5 on Target) 2 GOALS ⚽️⚽️ 27 Passes 2 Key Passes 93% Pass Accuracy 3 Duels](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUhEAvoXwAIy5c2.jpg:large)
CR7 🇵🇹 on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo stats vs Switzerland: 90 Minutes Played 49 Touches 7 Shots (5 on Target) 2 GOALS ⚽️⚽️ 27 Passes 2 Key Passes 93% Pass Accuracy 3 Duels
![Portugal BENCH Ronaldo while Joao Cancelo also left out for World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland | Goal.com Portugal BENCH Ronaldo while Joao Cancelo also left out for World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland | Goal.com](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/bltb8656a72e41ab5da/638e568bdbadd61ec88ec275/Ronny_cover_2.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)