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Angelina Kelly suggested that Bruno Fernandes should refuse to play for Portugal if manager Roberto Martinez continues to start Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup squad due to concerns over Ronaldo's recent performance.

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Who
Angelina Kelly, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Martinez
What
Angelina Kelly suggested that Bruno Fernandes should refuse to play for Portugal if manager Roberto Martinez continues to start Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup squad due to concerns over Ronaldo's recent performance.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:33:46 GMT · 5h 24m ago
Where
Portugal ·
Why
Concerns have been raised about Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring capability and performance in recent matches, leading to a pundit suggesting a player strike to influence squad selection for the World Cup.
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A prominent pundit has publicly advised a star player to go on strike from his national team over squad selection, raising questions about team cohesion and management ahead of a major international tournament. Such a move, if acted upon, could significantly disrupt Portugal's World Cup campaign and spark widespread debate among football fans and within the sport's governing bodies.

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    Angelina Kelly suggested that Bruno Fernandes should refuse to play for Portugal if manager Roberto Martinez continues to start Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup squad due to concerns over Ronaldo's recent performance.
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    Angelina Kelly suggested Bruno Fernandes should refuse to play for Portugal if manager Roberto Martinez continues to start Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup.
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