Portugal coach Fernando Santos gestures during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and the Czech Republic, at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, passes beside his coach Fernando Santos as he leaves the field during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos signals to his team during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

File photo dated 06-12-2022 of Portugal manager Fernando Santos and Cristiano Ronaldo. Santos revealed he had a "frank conversation" with Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup. Issue date: Friday December 9, 2022.,Image: 743492388, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: FILE PHOTO Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder., Model Release: no