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![OptaJoao on X: "2008 - Cristiano Ronaldo is not starting a game for Portugal at a major tournament for the first time since 2008 (also against Switzerland), ending a 31-game streak. Benched. OptaJoao on X: "2008 - Cristiano Ronaldo is not starting a game for Portugal at a major tournament for the first time since 2008 (also against Switzerland), ending a 31-game streak. Benched.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjT-hsmWQAEcspP.jpg:large)
OptaJoao on X: "2008 - Cristiano Ronaldo is not starting a game for Portugal at a major tournament for the first time since 2008 (also against Switzerland), ending a 31-game streak. Benched.
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Statman Dave on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo is not starting a game for Portugal at a Major Tournament for the first time since 2008. Portugal played Switzerland and lost. 🇨🇭 https://t.co/UyHQvR3lR1" / X
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