Back to the Manchester United Newsfeed

Football fans ask 'who needs Ronaldo?' as Portugal run rampant in last-16 clash with Switzerland... with some claiming the nation are 'contenders' to lift the World Cup as long as they continue to leave him on the bench

Social media users have asked 'who needs Cristiano Ronaldo' after the forward was dropped for Portugal's 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup.

The former Manchester United star was dropped to the bench by manager Fernando Santos, who was angry with the free agent's reaction to being dropped against South Korea.

Portugal ran away with a comfortable lead against Switzerland as Goncalo Ramos - the man who replaced Ronaldo in the starting line-up - scored a hat-trick in his first start in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Portugal's last-16 victory over Switzerland

TRENDING

Neville claims Ronaldo must improve his attitude after being dropped
Neville claims Ronaldo must improve his attitude after being dropped 12.