Everyone was watching the final group game since teams like South Korea, Ghana, and Uruguay all had a chance to go to the knockout rounds. (Also in Football)
    Since Portugal had already secured a spot in the round of 16, it was a meaningless encounter for them. Nevertheless, there was a contentious incident in South Korea’s game versus Portugal.
    Cristiano Ronaldo got into a fight with an opponent player in the second half as he was set to be replaced in the 65th minute. Later, the 37-year-old told the media that it had been a heat of the moment with a South Korean player.
    The former Manchester United player seemed irritated as the Korean player instructed Ronaldo to move quickly.It happened when I was substituted. The Korean player was telling me to go off more quickly and I told him to be quiet, because he hasn’t got any authority, Ronaldo said while talking to the media. If I wasn’t going quickly enough, it was up to the referee to say so. There shouldn’t be any controversy, it was just in the heat of the moment.Fernando Santos, the head coach of Portugal, addressed the media and defended the captain, Ronaldo.He was angry with the player from Korea and everyone saw that.rnrnrnrnThe player was insulting him, telling him to go away (get off the pitch) so that’s why he was angry and everyone saw that.rnrnrnrnI saw the interaction with the Korean player and have no doubt about it.Comment down below.

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