Portugal benching Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'the point of no return' for his international career just like it was for his time at Man United... he just won't be an impact sub - Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
- Portugal take on Switzerland in their World Cup last-16 game on Tuesday night
- Cristiano Ronaldo has created a headache for Portugal boss Fernando Santos
- He was far from impressed at being taken off early during loss by South Korea
- Santos refused to confirm the 37-year-old would start the knockout round tie
- Sportsmail's Martin Samuel considers what might happen if he is benched
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
Portugal take on Switzerland in the World Cup last-16 on Tuesday night and it's no surprise the build-up has been dominated by one man.
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't appear to be too impressed about being subbed off early during their defeat by South Korea and it's created a headache for coach Fernando Santos.
Indeed, Santos failed to definitively say that Ronaldo would start against Switzerland and quite a lot of fans believe he should be benched.
Sportsmail's Martin Samuel believes it would be the 'point of no return' for Ronaldo's international career if that were to happen, in a parallel to recent events at Manchester United.
Also in today's WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL:
- Sami Mokbel on why England's players want Gareth Southgate to carry on after the tournament even if they go out to France.
- Martin Samuel arguing this will be Southgate's last tournament whatever happens.
- Kathryn Batte on why Brazil dancing after each of their goals against South Korea wasn't disrespectful.
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE
Daily Mail sports writers Martin Samuel, Sami Mokbel and Kathryn Batte were speaking as part of Sportsmail and MailPlus' daily videocast 'World Cup Confidential'.
It appears on MailOnline every morning of the tournament and can be found on our YouTube channel.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos (left) was left unimpressed by Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to being substituted during Friday's World Cup defeat by South Korea

Ronaldo played poorly and cut a frustrated presence on the bench after being taken off

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