World Cup: Ghana coach Addo slams Ronaldo's sanction decision after loss to Portugal

Ghana head coach Otto Addo hit Cristiano Ronaldo's decision from the penalty spot after his side's 3-2 World Cup loss to Portugal on Thursday.

Ronaldo was knocked down by defender Mohammed Salisu in the second half of the game.

The former Manchester United striker then scored the penalty.

Speaking after the match, Addo criticized US referee Ismail Elfath for his decision to award Portugal the penalty.

"The referee gave a penalty that wasn't a penalty - everyone saw it. Why? Because it's Ronaldo or something? Addo told beIN Sport.

“I think you have to ask the referee. I have no proof of that. We were playing the ball and then there was contact,” Addo added during his press conference after -match when asked if he thought the foul was because it was Ronaldo.

"I don't know if they weren't paying or if the VAR wasn't paying attention.

"If you watch the replay, we played the ball, it was actually a foul against us.

"If someone scores a goal, congratulations. But it was really a gift.

“Until the penalty, anything was possible. Then the game got a little wild. »

Ghana's next game is against South Korea on Monday.