Planning for Ronaldo might prove futile, says Morocco coach


Soccer Football - World Cup - Morocco Press Conference - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - June 19, 2018 Morocco coach Herve Renard during the press conference REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Even the best laid plans to limit the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo might not be enough for Morocco when they come up against Portugal at the World Cup in Moscow, coach Herve Renard said on the eve of the Group B game.

Morocco are looking for an upset win over the European champions at the Luzhniki Stadium to realistically keep alive their interest in the tournament but mindful that the genius of the Portugal captain could send them towards an early exit.

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