Ronaldo victim of political ban at World Cup, says Erdogan

The Turkish leader weighed in on the Portuguese star's disappointing campaign in Qatar

Cristiano Ronaldo was "wasted" by Portugal at the 2022 World Cup and became the victim of a "political ban," according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Ronaldo, 37, endured a torrid time in Qatar as Portugal crashed out to Morocco in the quarterfinals.

He started both of his team's knockou