Ronaldo ‘greatest symbol’ of Portugal – Fernandes

Portugal began with a 1-0 home win over Wales, with Ronaldo playing the opening 67 minutes, but he was an unused substitute in the 2-1 away victory over Norway and then left the squad before the Denmark game.

Ronaldo, 41, left after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him."What I told him, and what I repeat here, is that regardless of what happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will never cease to be the greatest symbol of our national team, of our football, and of the country, for what he has done not only in Portugal but throughout the world.