‘What a shame to not enjoy the world’s best player for 90 minutes!’ Georgina Rodriguez rages as partner Cristiano Ronaldo is benched for majority of Portugal’s World Cup match

Georgina Rodriguez raged after her partner Cristiano Ronaldo was only allowed to play very briefly in Portugal’s World Cup match vs Switzerland on Tuesday night.

The model, 28, was pitch side in Qatar and still looked glum even as the footballer’s side won 6-1 without him – as Ronaldo, 37, looked frustrated while sat on the bench.

On social media after she raged that it was ‘such a shame we didn’t get to enjoy the best player in the world for the 90 minutes’.

Not happy: Georgina Rodriguez raged after her partner Cristiano Ronaldo was only allowed to play very briefly in Portugal’s World Cup match vs Switzerland on Tuesday night

She also pointed out that as Portugal sang the national anthem the media at the game were much more focused on snapping pictures of Ronaldo who was pitch side. 

She penned in the caption of her slew if snaps from the game: ‘Congratulations Portugal! While the 11 players sang the anthem all targets on you.

‘What a shame we didn’t get to enjoy the best player in the world for the 90 minutes. The fans haven’t stopped claiming you and screaming your name.

Not playing: The model, 28, was pitch side in Qatar and still looked glum even as the footballer’s side won 6-1 without him – as Ronaldo, 37, looked frustrated while sat on the bench

Watching on: Georgina wore a black dress, khaki cardigan and toted a white Chanel bag as she attended the game

‘I hope God and your dear friend Fernando hold hands and make us vibrate one more night.’

Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos proved to be a revelation during the game, scoring a hat-trick in the 6-1 win.

Ronaldo did come on for the final 17 minutes but didn’t score any goals. 

Portugal will next play on Saturday when they take on Morocco in the quarter-finals. 

Reaction: On social media after she raged that it was ‘such a shame we didn’t get to enjoy the best player in the world for the 90 minutes’

Ronaldo cut an isolated figure after Portugal’s stunning 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night as he walked off the pitch while his team-mates continued to celebrate their stunning performance on the field. 

The Portuguese captain made his own way to the dressing room following the game having been dropped by coach Fernando Santos.

Portugal had no issues without him in the side as they raced into a 5-1 lead in his absence – with his replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick – before he was introduced having started on the bench in a knockout game for his country for the first time since Euro 2008. 

Attention: She also pointed out that as Portugal sang the national anthem the media at the game were much more focused on snapping pictures of Ronaldo who was pitch side (pictured) 

Famous face: Ronaldo of Portugal is surrounded by photographers and fans prior to the match 

In a clip released after Portugal blew away Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium, Portuguese players could be seen applauding on the pitch as they soak up the acclaim of their fans following a sensational display. 

But apart from his colleagues was Ronaldo, who was slowly making his way across the pitch towards the Portuguese tunnel.

The player proceeded to exit the pitch on his own and notably his team-mates neglected to join him as they celebrate jubilantly as a group.  

Shock: Prior to kick-off much of the talk about Portugal’s last 16 clash naturally concerned the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as debate raged over why he had been dropped from the side

Player: Some – including Jamie Carragher – were of the opinion that his omission came as a result of his poor performances in the tournament so far

Prior to kick-off much of the talk about Portugal’s last 16 clash naturally concerned the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as debate raged over why he had been dropped from the side. 

Some – including Jamie Carragher – were of the opinion that his omission came as a result of his poor performances in the tournament so far. 

Despite becoming the first male player to score at five World Cup tournaments, his only goal came from a penalty in the win over Ghana.

Performance: Despite becoming the first male player to score at five World Cup tournaments, his only goal came from a penalty in the win over Ghana

Goals: Ramos , the 21-year-old Benfica striker who replaced Ronaldo, flourished in the vacant striker position, netting a hat-trick in just his first Portugal start

He had also been included in Sofascore’s worst team of the group stage ratings, where he was placed up front with an average rating of 6.37 across his three matches.

But others have pointed to the fact that there appeared to be words exchanged between Ronaldo and coach Santos as he was hooked against South Korea in Portugal’s final group game. 

Santos left the player out of his starting XI just one day after insisting he ‘didn’t like’ the free agent’s angry reaction to being taken off in the 2-1 defeat to Son Heung-min’s side.

In action: Ronaldo (pictured playing) did come on for the final 17 minutes but didn’t score any goals

He claimed after the win over Switzerland that Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for tactical reasons rather than as a result of his conduct after being subbed against South Korea. 

Santos had been facing increasing pressure to bench the star, with the likes of Holland legend Frank de Boer leading the calls for him to be left out if Portugal were to succeed in Qatar. 

The Dutch legend said: ‘It’s not only Ronaldo, it’s everything that comes with him. Everybody has an opinion. The weight you get on your shoulders when you leave him out… you have to respond to that. Everybody will only talk about Cristiano Ronaldo and nothing else.

Stylish: Georgina looked incredible in a tight black dress and green cover up which she teamed with silver heels 

Details: She completed her look with a silver necklace and wore her brunette tresses in a sleek style

‘It’s not about the game you’re going to play against Switzerland, basically, it’s about why did you put him on the bench or why did you start with him. 

‘You never do it right probably. If I were the manager I would put him on the bench.

When asked if he would be angry if, as a manager, Ronaldo swore at him as he supposedly did Portugal boss Fernando Santos, De Boer added: ‘It depends, what time and how he did it. You always have to see the whole picture.

‘But how he reacted lately, of course, there is already a negative vibe around him, so he must also be a little bit smarter at this moment.’ 

Portugal, however, were quick to prove that they would not struggle in the absence of arguably the greatest player in their long history. 

Ronaldo’s absence may have grabbed the headlines, but his side were 5-1 up by the time he entered the fray in the 73rd minute of the match.  

Ramos, the 21-year-old Benfica striker who replaced Ronaldo, flourished in the vacant striker position, netting a hat-trick in just his first Portugal start. 

Pepe, Raphael Gurreiro, and super sub Rafael Leao scored the other three as Portugal ran riot on Tuesday evening. 

Success: Ronaldo’s absence may have grabbed the headlines, but his side were 5-1 up by the time he entered the fray in the 73rd minute of the match

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