Portuguese publication Record claims the forward, 37, made the threat after being told he would not start their last-16 game against Switzerland.
However, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied that
Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the World Cup.
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In the previous game against South Korea, the Portugal captain
reacted angrily when he was substituted.
The FPF said: "At no time did Cristiano
Ronaldo threaten to leave the national team during the stay in Qatar."
Ronaldo left Manchester United by mutual agreement
before Portugal's World Cup opener after a controversial interview in
which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner criticised the club.
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Ronaldo was substituted off the field in both of Portugal's
opening games and coach Fernando Santos said he "didn't like"
Ronaldo's reaction when he was again replaced during the 2-1 group defeat
by South Korea.
Goncalo Ramos started instead of Ronaldo against Switzerland
and the 21-year-old scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 victory.
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Ronaldo, who is Portugal's most-capped player (195) and all-time
leading goalscorer (118), was used as a late substitute in that game but,
afterwards left the field while his team-mates were still celebrating.
"Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record
every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be
respected," added the FPF.
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"The
degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again
demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round
of 16 of the 2022 World Cup."
Portugal face Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday
(15:00 GMT).
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Ronaldo did not train with the other substitutes after
Wednesday's game, instead taking part in a gym session alongside those that
started against Switzerland.
After the FPF statement was released on Thursday, Ronaldo
tweeted: "A group too close to be broken by outside forces. A
nation too brave to let itself be frightened by any adversary.
"A team in the truest sense of the word, which will
fight for the dream until the end. Believe with us."
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