Portugal: 'It shouldn't have happened’ – Diaz slams pointless Cristiano Ronaldo tribute
Former Eindhoven and French striker Kevin Diaz has hit out at a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, questioning why homage was paid to someone who wasn’t there.
Diaz stated this after Portugal paid tribute to Ronaldo before their UEFA Nations League 4-1 defeat to Denmark on Saturday.
Ronaldo, who announced his retirement from the Portugal national team, was not present in the stadium in Braga during the encounter against Denmark.
The Al-Nassr forward decided to call an end to his international career after he clashed with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus some weeks ago.
"Thank you for everything, now we are going to move on," Diaz said, as quoted by After Foot RMC.
"Paying tribute to someone [Ronaldo] who isn't there, I don't see the point; it shouldn't have happened."
Portugal: ‘It shouldn’t have happened’ – Diaz slams pointless Cristiano Ronaldo tribute