Portugal sat the world-famous star during its victory over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Portugal dominated Switzerland on Tuesday night at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, finishing with a 6-1 victory. The team managed the feat without Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous soccer players, who was benched by Portugal coach Fernando Santos.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on December 6, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar. Georgina Rodríguez attends the Latin Grammy Awards on November 17, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rodríguez posted a statement about Ronaldo's benching during Portugal's Tuesday victory over Switzerland at the World Cup."Congratulations Portugal. While the 11 players sang the anthem, all eyes were on you.
Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been among the most visible couples in the soccer world after they went public with their relationship in 2017, the same year they welcomed their first child.
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