FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo caught on camera LIVID at Fernando Santos after Portugal fails to qualify, Watch Video- Cristiano Ronaldo made his sentiments crystal to Fernando Santos after being captured on camera raging at the Portugal boss after their defeat by Serbia in Lisbon. Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 90th-minute header left Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stunned in a 2-1 win for Serbia in Lisbon, which gave Serbia an automatic qualifying spot at the World Cup in Qatar. Portugal still has a chance to qualify, but it must navigate a four-team bracket in the playoffs in March.
Late Drama at FIFA World Cup Qualifier between PORTUGAL VS SERBIA
- 2nd Minute: Portugal got off to the perfect start at the Estadio da Luz after Renato Sanches broke the deadlock in the second minute.
- 45th Minute: But Serbia equalized just after the half-hour mark through Dusan Tadic after his deflected effort squirmed through the hands of Rui Patricio.
- 90th Minute: And Mitrovic sparked wild scenes in the 90th minute after he nodded home Tadic’s corner in what was his 44th goal on the international stage.
It all appeared to be going smoothly for the hosts when Renato Sanches began the scoring inside two minutes, but Ajax star Dusan Tadic equalized 31 minutes later before the Fulham striker’s match-winning goal.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo caught on camera LIVID at Fernando Santos after Portugal fails to qualify, Watch Video
As players and staff from both sides shook hands after the final whistle, Ronaldo was first accosted by Serbia substitute Nemanja Radonjic.
In a clip shared online, Ronaldo then finds Santos, 67, approaching and starts screaming and signaling furiously with his arms towards him. The Portugal boss immediately walks off after an abrupt handshake with the 36-year-old.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo caught on camera LIVID at Fernando Santos after Portugal fails to qualify, Watch Video
This is going to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup.
How Portugal can still Qualify for WORLD CUP 2022? The result is Portugal’s first loss of their World Cup qualifying campaign, while Serbia failed to taste defeat in their eight fixtures.
Portugal still has an opportunity to qualify – but for that to happen they will now have to win in their play-off tie in March to book their place in next year’s global tournament.
As it stands, only Sweden, Scotland, Russia, and North Macedonia have secured a playoff spot alongside Portugal.
Ronaldo will be 37 by the time the tournament starts next year, previously said he expects Qatar to be his final appearance at the competition – even though he wants to continue playing into his 40s.
He remarked in 2016: “I expect Qatar could be my final World Cup.
“I often go on holidays there, to Qatar as well as Dubai. I am happy because for sure it will be [my] last international tournament.”
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo caught on camera LIVID at Fernando Santos after Portugal fails to qualify, Watch Video
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