Bosingwa won't play for Portugal under Bento

"It pains me to say but while Paulo Bento remains as Portugal coach I won't put on the national shirt again," Bosingwa said.

Last week Bento explained that Bosingwa had not been called up for this month's Euro 2012 play-off against Bosnia because the full-back did not meet the necessary requirements, including "emotional and mental ones."

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