The head coach of the Portuguese national team Fernando Santos commented on the scandal involving the star striker of the Italian Juventus - Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to the mentor "European Brazilians", he is confident that Ronaldo did not commit anything illegal.

"I know Cristiano well and I am absolutely sure that he did not rape," Santos quotes the words. pt.

In addition, Santos commented on the failure to call Cristiano into the ranks of the national team.

“We had a conversation with Ronaldo and the President of the Federation and came to the conclusion that Ronaldo will not be called for the next two matches - this and that which will take place in November”.

Recall that the Portuguese national team will hold the next match on October 11. In the framework of the 3rd round of the League of Nations, the current European champions will meet with Poland. October 14, the Portuguese in the control sparring face off with Scotland.