India, Oct. 2 -- Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly a great of the game, but how things have transpired in the latter part of his career? Filled with more noise than trophies. The 41-year-old is approaching the iconic 1000-goal mark, but at the same time, controversies are in no mood to leave him. Leaving the Portuguese camp for the UEFA Nations League ahead of the Denmark clash has sparked a fresh row, adding to his long list of fallouts with football across coaches and clubs.

Earlier this week, Ronaldo was benched for the highly anticipated Norway clash and remained an unused substitute despite warming up in the second half. Reports suggested he was miffed by coach Jesus' decision, with the manager confirming Ronaldo would again start on...