Regragui: Portugal mishandled Ronaldo's final international phase

Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Portugal handled the final phase of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career poorly, unlike Argentina's treatment of Messi.

• The Portuguese federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo after he left the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.
• Regragui said Ronaldo gave much to Portuguese football, but the final phase of his international career was managed badly.
• Regragui said Portuguese officials should have told Ronaldo, "we have to stop here."
• Regragui said Argentine players fought for Messi, while Portugal showed no similar collective support for Ronaldo.
• Regragui said Ronaldo's pride fuels his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, possibly with the national team.