19/07/2026
🚨🗣️ Fernando Santos (on Cristiano Ronaldo): "We haven't spoken since I came back from Qatar." ❌💔⬇️
🗣️ "On the morning of the match, I explained to Cristiano why he wasn't going to start. He misunderstood my decision. But from my perspective, nothing has changed. He'll always be like a son to me, and whenever he wants to call, my door is always open."
🗣️ "We've always had a fantastic relationship - almost like a father and son. I still believe Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player in football history. 🐐🇵🇹"
"In late 2022, he went through six very difficult months. He lacked match rhythm, and my decision was purely tactical."
"After the win against Switzerland, it didn't make sense to change the team. If we had beaten Morocco, Cristiano probably would've started against France."
"I understand Cristiano's pain because he considered me a great friend. I hope one day our relationship can be as strong as it once was." ❤️🇵🇹
Since leaving Portugal, Fernando Santos' managerial career has taken a dramatic downturn... 📉😬
❌ SACKED as Poland manager after just 6 games. 🇵🇱
❌ SACKED by Beşiktaş after only 3 months in charge. ⚫⚪🇹🇷
❌ Finished with a 0% win rate as Azerbaijan manager before being SACKED. 🇦🇿💥
Do you think benching Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2022 World Cup was the right decision, or was it the moment that changed everything for both men? 🤔⬇️🐐