You can sit a LEGEND down, but don't forget that you are dealing with one. If you are no longer going to count on Cristiano, it should be discussed before the call-up, and when the moment comes, he should be allowed to close his chapter on a high note. Having him warming up for 30 minutes just to not bring him on seems like a public blow to me. Going out afterwards at a press conference to mark territory with "I'm in charge here" is just adding insult to injury. One thing is that Cristiano can't play by decree. Another is to manage the greatest legend in the history of Portugal this way. (translated)