Ahead of Portugal's quarter-final clash versus Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, on December 10 (Saturday), Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence and finally reacted to reports of him threatening to leave the national squad for being benched in Round of 16 tie, versus Switzerland.

FIFA WC: Ronaldo reacts to reports of him threatening to leave Portugal squad for being benched in R16 tie

In Portugal's Round of 16 tie versus Switzerland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos stunned one and all as the team's starting XI didn't comprise captain and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA World Cup: Portugal FA reacts to rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo threatening to leave squad

Portugal opened their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, on Thursday evening (November 24). Cristiano Ronaldo was in action on the fifth day of the mega event and saw his side edge past a competitive Ghana line-up, 3-2, to pick up full points from their Group H encounter.

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The calendar year is set to end in style with the Qatar World Cup to get underway on November 20. The forthcoming showpiece event will see 32 teams taking part in the competition, which will end on December 18.

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Cristiano Ronaldo who is set to appear in his 5th FIFA World Cup in Qatar, took to social media to celebrate the momentous achievement on Tuesday. Ronaldo who has played in every World Cup since 2006 helped Portugal in defeating North Macedonia 2-0 to qualify for Qatar 2022.

In our rightful place: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after Portugal qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2022

Portugal's Primeira Liga will be able to restart the season from its coronavirus-forced suspension on June 4, the country's football league announced on Tuesday.

Portuguese football restart set for June 4