PICTURE LEAO’S CRYPTIC MESSAGE OVER CRISTIANO RONALDO AND PORTUGAL

Milan star Rafael Leao appears to back his compatriot Joao Felix who called.

Portugal’s unity amid controversy over Cristiano Ronaldo’s bench role.

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Portugal meet Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals today,

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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start on the bench once again.

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Joao Felix spoke at a press conference on Friday,

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Asking fans and media to back the team and remain united ahead of such a crucial game.

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I want to leave a message to all Portuguese people and the media. Portugal is in a great competition,

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I think we should all be more united and not try to spoil the atmosphere we have in the team

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