DOHA, Qatar Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodrguez criticized Portugal manager Fernando Santos on Instagram for not starting the 37-year-old superstar in the World Cup quarterfinal loss to Morocco on shocked Portugal, 1-0, potentially ending Ronaldo's chances at ever winning a World Cup. He will be 41 when the United States, Mexico and Canada host the 2026 tournament."Today your friend and coach made a bad decision, " Rodriguez wrote on her Instagram story, which was translated into English https://www.portugalworldcupshop.com/collections/jose-sa-jersey, alongside a photo of Ronaldo. She was shown on stadium video cameras a few times with her family during the match."That friend for whom you have so many words of admiration and respect. The same as when you got into the game, he saw how everything changed, but it was too late. You cannot underestimate the best player in the world, his most powerful weapon. You can't stand up for someone who doesn't deserve it either."Life gives us lessons. Today we have not lost, we have learned."Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after Morocco eliminates Portugal Switzerland last week, and made the same call again on Saturday against Morocco. When Ronaldo was substituted into the game in the 51st minute Mateus Fernandes Jersey, the stadium went wild. Portugal already trailed 1-0 and fans were hopeful that their captain would have his heroic World Cup moment and lead them to victory.