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REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to pack his bags and WALK OUT on the World Cup, threatening to leave Qatar' after tense talks with Portugal boss Fernando Santos when he was axed for last-16 win over Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly ready to walk out on Portugal's World Cup squad after being left fuming when he was axed from their starting XI against Switzerland.

The former Man United star has overshadowed Fernando Santos' preparations for most of the tournament after the fallout of his exit from Old Trafford - but his poor performances for his country, coupled with his own attitude problems in their camp, have led to tensions with his boss.

And Portuguese outfit Record have claimed that the legendary forward wanted to pack his bags and quit the World Cup after holding talks with Santos, having found out he would not feature in the line-up for the last-16 clash this week.