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There’s Life Without Ronaldo for Portugal—Even If His Presence Lingers

For so long, Ronaldo has been synonymous with Portugal’s fortunes. With the 37-year-old boldly reduced to a reserve in a last-16 rout, that’s no longer necessary.

Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo still ‘very important’ to Portugal as Fernando Santos ponders Morocco team selection

Portugal boss Fernando Santos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important part of his squad, and says he has not decided who will start up front in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco - despite Goncalo Ramos' brilliant hat-trick against Switzerland.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future left up in the air by coach Fernando Santos

Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the game against Switzerland and said: ‘We wanted a team that played with a lot of fluidity’

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Portugal boss insists Cristiano Ronaldo had 'no issue' with being dropped to the bench vs Switzerland

The former Manchester United forward started on the bench as Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to reach the last eight of the World Cup.

Manchester Evening News

Fernando Santos and Goncalo Ramos agree on Cristiano Ronaldo after brilliant Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo found himself on the bench for Portugal's World Cup win over Switzerland but has earned praise for his reaction from Fernando Santos and Goncalo Ramos

Daily Mirror

What Cristiano Ronaldo did at full-time after being dropped by Portugal for World Cup clash vs Switzerland

The former Manchester United superstar was dropped by Portugal for their Qatar 2022 World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland.

Manchester Evening News

Today at the World Cup: Morocco find right mix and Portugal fire without Ronaldo

Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick against Switzerland in place of Cristiano Ronaldo after Walid Regragui’s side beat Spain on penalties

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Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Santos

Doha (AFP) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday's 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more."

AFP

Gonçalo Ramos’s treble marks him out as Portugal’s present and future

The 21-year-old Benfica forward’s life will change after his hat-trick against Swiss that put the rest of tournament on notice

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo can't hide his emotion as fans react to Portugal substitution

Portugal breezed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with an emphatic win over Switzerland, with Cristiano Ronaldo featuring for just over 20 minutes after being benched

Daily Mirror

Portugal blow away Switzerland to reach World Cup last eight

Doha (AFP) - Portugal dismantled Switzerland 6-1 to charge into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the first hat-trick of the tournament.

AFP

Portugal too much to handle, says Switzerland's Yakin

Doha (AFP) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his team had simply been beaten by a better side after Tuesday's 6-1 hammering at the hands of Portugal in the World Cup last 16.

AFP

Fabian Schar and Switzerland exit World Cup as Portugal turn on the style in Qatar

The Newcastle United defender started their last-16 tie with Portugal but couldn't stop defeat for the Swiss

Chronicle Live

Who needs Cristiano Ronaldo? Goncalo Ramos hat-trick powers Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Fernando Santos made the bold decision to drop his captain as the unheralded Ramos seized the opportunity with a sublime hat-trick

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Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.

The Guardian - UK

Ramos hits hat-trick as Portugal thrash Switzerland 6-1 after Ronaldo dropped

Gonçalo Ramos scored a hat-trick after being selected ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco

Evening Standard

Portugal make World Cup statement as Goncalo Ramos leaves Cristiano Ronaldo playing second fiddle

Goncalo Ramos rose in flames from Cristiano Ronaldo’s ashes as a reborn Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

Al Jazeera

Recap: Portugal vs Switzerland – World Cup 2022

Portugal did not miss the benched Cristiano Ronaldo as they blasted past a Swiss team stuck in neutral.

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Evening Standard

Portugal player ratings vs Switzerland: Hat-trick hero Ramos outrageous as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement

Goncalo Ramos scored a stunning hat-trick and filled the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo to fire Portugal into the World Cup quarter-finals.

AFP

Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crush Swiss to reach World Cup quarters

Doha (AFP) - Goncalo Ramos justified the shock decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat-trick on his full debut as Portugal demolished Switzerland 6-1 on Tuesday to power into the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Portugal vs Switzerland player ratings: Goncalo Ramos magnificent in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence

Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Ramos scored the first hat-trick of the 2022 World Cup in a stunning Portuguese display

The Independent UK

Goncalo Ramos fills Cristiano Ronaldo’s shoes with dream World Cup hat-trick

Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Ronaldo was replaced by Ramos in the starting line-up only for the 21-year-old to score a sublime hat-trick on his first international start

Chronicle Live

'Price will sky rocket now', Newcastle United supporters' Goncalo Ramos verdict after World Cup treble

The Portugal star stole the show as they beat Switzerland 6-1

Daily Mirror

Portugal flourish without Cristiano Ronaldo and thrash Switzerland - 5 talking points

PORTUGAL 6-1 SWITZERLAND: Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for Tuesday night's World Cup game and was vindicated after his team produced a sensational display

Evening Standard

Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Goncalo Ramos nets sensational World Cup hat-trick to set up Morocco quarter-final

Portugal reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for just the second time since 1966 as Goncalo Ramos netted a sensational hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Switzerland.

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