GOR DROPPING Georgina Rodriguez watches on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal’s World Cup KO

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ was in attendance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo against Morocco - but the superstar was left in tears.

Posted Sunday, December 11, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

Ronaldo was dropped from the Portugal side to face Switzerland in the last-16 following a bust-up with manager Fernando Santos.

GOR DROPPING Georgina Rodriguez watches on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal’s World Cup KO
Georgina Rodriguez did not look impressed after Cristiano Ronaldo was named on the bench again

GOR DROPPING Georgina Rodriguez watches on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal’s World Cup KO
Georgina criticised Fernando Santos for dropping Ronaldo Credit: AFP

GOR DROPPING Georgina Rodriguez watches on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal’s World Cup KO
Ronaldo has started consecutive Portugal games on the bench Credit: Getty

The striker reacted badly to being substituted against South Korea and Santos was not happy with his behaviour.

Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick as Portugal beat Switzerland 6-1, though CR7 did play a cameo role.

But he started on the bench against Morocco - and Georgina was not amused.

She had a stern look as she watched on from the stands waving a Portugal flag.

Her support paid off shortly after half-time when Ronaldo was brought on from the bench with Portugal trailing 1-0.

Although the axed Manchester United star was unable to inspire his side back to level terms.

Despite that, Georgina still slammed Santos for failing to start Ronaldo.

She wrote on Instagram: "Today your friend and coach made a bad decision. That friend for whom you have so many words of admiration and respect.

"The same as when you got into the game, he saw how everything changed, but it was too late.

"The best player in the world, his most powerful weapon, cannot be underestimated.

"You can't stand up for someone who doesn't deserve it either. Life gives us lessons.

"Today we have not lost, we have learned."

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half opener was enough to separate the sides.

Ronaldo later missed a golden chance to tie the game but his right-footed effort was driller into keeper Yassine Bounou's arms.

Ten-men Morocco managed to hold on until the end and became the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final.

But for Ronaldo he was left in tears after being dumped out of what he previously admitted could be his final effort at football's greatest prize.

He returns home, without a club after leaving United, with just one World Cup 2022 goal to his name.

GOR DROPPING Georgina Rodriguez watches on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal’s World Cup KO
Cristiano Ronaldo in tears at the end of the game Credit: ITV