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Santos: Wales clash is for the final, not the Ballon d'Or

The on-field duel between Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo in Lyon is of no concern to the Portugal coach, who is focused on his nation's progress beyond the semi-final stage

Portugal coach Fernando Santos rejected the notion that a showdown between Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale adds an extra edge to the Euro 2016 semi-final against Wales.

Ronaldo will continue his quest for a major international honour following defeats in the Euro 2004 final and the semis of the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012.

Meanwhile, Bale has inspired Wales to a place in the last four at their first tournament appearance since the 1958 World Cup, bagging three goals in total and impressing onlookers.