Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday , the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup.
"The player decided to give an interview as many others have," Santos told a news conference on Wednesday in Lisbon."Isn't Cristiano Ronaldo a free man?... It was his decision and we have to understand and respect it." "The only thing we talk about is the preparation for Qatar. It does not affect us at all," Santos said.
"He is in his room resting and recovering. He won't practice and won't be ready for tomorrow's game either," coach Santos said.
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