Ronaldo refutes claims that he was upset with Portugal’s manager for replacing him.

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that Fernando Santos, the manager of Portugal, was not the intended recipient of his enraged tirade after being replaced against South Korea.

You’re in a f*cking hurry to sub me off,” Ronaldo reportedly muttered as he left the field, according to Portuguese media before he explained what had happened.

The former Manchester United player claimed in a post-game interview that Santos had not been to blame for his removal in the 65th minute, but rather an opponent’s player.

The Korean player was telling me to leave right away, and I told him to stop talking because he has no authority, the player said. Controversy is not necessary. The match’s heat is the cause. Whatever occurs, everything always takes place on the field. The most crucial factor is that we must work together. The next stage has begun. Portuguese citizens must possess confidence in addition to the players.

Despite losing 2-1 to South Korea in the final group match, Portugal won the group.