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Facing Rape Allegation, Cristiano Ronaldo Left Off Portugal National Team

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Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches. Thursday's decision comes as the soccer player faces a rape allegation by a woman in the United States, which he denies.

Host Robin Young discusses with Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca (@pescami), host of the daily podcast "The Gist" and editor of the book "Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs in Sports History."

This segment aired on October 4, 2018.

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