Santos: I won't tell if Ronaldo will play
Fernando Santos refused to reveal whether or not Cristiano Ronaldo will feature versus New Zealand.
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Portugal boss won't say if Cristiano Ronaldo will face New Zealand
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Portugal boss Fernando Santos has given no indication over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will be rested for their final Confederations Cup group game against New Zealand.
The 32-year-old's 74th international goal delivered a win over Russia on Wednesday, meaning a draw against the pointless Kiwis would be enough for the Euro 2016 champions to advance to the last four.
Santos has promised he will rotate his team against the All Whites, with one change enforced due to Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael...
Cristiano Ronaldo could be rested as Portugal boss Santos eyes 'rotation'
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Portugal coach Fernando Santos has suggested he could rest Cristiano Ronaldo in the final Confederations Cup group-stage game against New Zealand on Saturday.
After promising to rotate his starting lineup for a third game in seven days, Santos would not confirm if that means rest for his 32-year-old star.
"Everybody wants to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, even I want to watch Cristiano Ronaldo," the coach said on Friday, smiling when asked how Russia's enthusiasm for the current...
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