DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal walks off the pitch after the team's defeat during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, second from right, sits as Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos walks during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.,Image: 743776857, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required., Model Release: no, Pictured: Cristiano Ronaldo,Fernando Santos

File photo dated 06-12-2022 of Portugal manager Fernando Santos and Cristiano Ronaldo. Santos revealed he had a "frank conversation" with Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup. Issue date: Friday December 9, 2022.,Image: 743492388, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: FILE PHOTO Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder., Model Release: no

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is almost crying as the game draws to a close Morocco v Portugal, FIFA World Cup 2022, Quarter Final, Football, Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - 10 Dec 2022,Image: 743787878, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Editorial Use Only, Model Release: no