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'Ronaldo's presence is inhibiting Portugal'

Portugal are being hindered by the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to football writer Rory Smith.

Fernando Santos' team are into the Euro 2016 semi-finals, where they'll face Wales, but the Times journalist believes the players have become scared of Ronaldo.

"At the moment, Ronaldo's presence is inhibiting Portugal," he told Caroline Barker on 5 live Sport.

"He's unable to influence games in the way he wants to. When his teammates mess up, he shouts at them. When the referee messes up, he shouts at him. When Ronaldo messes up, he shouts at his teammates and the referee."

This clip is from 5 live Sport on Monday 4th July 2016.

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