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Portugal boss Fernando Santos coy on Cristiano Ronaldo's role for latter stages of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be "defined", Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland.

The 37-year-old was only named on the bench as Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos - who hit a hat-trick on his full debut to secure a comfortable 6-1 victory and set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco.

Ronaldo's name was chanted around Lusail Stadium before he was introduced in the closing stages, having been left out of a starting line-up at a major tournament for the first time since Euro 2008.

Asked about Ronaldo, who left Manchester United under a cloud during the finals, Santos said: "That is still something that has to be defined.

"I have a very close relationship with him - I always have, I have known him since he was 19 years old.

"This relationship only develops, Ronaldo and I never interpret the human aspect of that of manager and player (in relation to) what we have to do during the match. I will always consider in my role that he is an important player to have in the team."

When asked directly if Ronaldo would play against Morocco, Santos replied bullishly: "Ronaldo will definitely (be involved), all the players on the bench can be used, if they are not in the starting line-up they can play later.

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"It is important to look at the example of this player's history, he is one of the best players in the world at playing professionally, being captain - all we have to do is think

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