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Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo’s long shadow at World Cup

Portugal's Pepe places the captain armband on the arm of teammate Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, runs during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo’s long shadow at World Cup