By Cian Cheesbrough For MailonlinePublished: 14:42 EDT, 29 March 2021 | Updated: 14:42 EDT, 29 March 2021Portugal coach Fernando Santos has leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting he will remain the team captain despite storming off the pitch against Serbia. Ronaldo could face a sanction by FIFA after throwing his captain's armband to the ground and shouting in the linesman's face, but Santos has got behind the forward, insisting he will remain the team's captain. Fernando Santos insists Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal captain despite walking off pitchSantos insists Ronaldo remains the captain and 'is an example to us all' despite incidentPortgual have another World Cup Qualifier against Luxembourg tomorrow, and Santos suggested it is likely Ronaldo will feature, and continue to hold the armband. Cristiano will remain the captain. Makkelie revealed he apologised to Santos after the game for the error in judgement which denied his side an important victory.

Source: The Nation March 29, 2021 18:56 UTC