Portugal’s World Cup build-up was over-shadowed on Monday by the comments of captain Cristiano Ronaldo who said he felt “‘betrayed” by his club Manchester United.
For the last two decades or so, Portugal has arrived at every major tournament with all eyes on Ronaldo.
He was left out of Manchester United’s final game before the World Cup for the second match in a row after the club said he had an undisclosed illness.
Manchester United said it was trying to establish the full facts behind Ronaldo’s interview with television presenter Piers Morgan.
The Portugal great said he did not respect United manager Erik ten Hag and he felt “betrayed.”
The 37-year-old forward has been showing signs of a let-down for the first time in his career and will enter what could be his last World Cup without the status of indisputable starter.
Even with Portugal he recently was relegated to the bench, something unimaginable not long ago.
The team’s hopes of doing well at World Cups and European Championships were mostly dependent on whether Ronaldo could successfully lead his team to victory.
He will still be Portugal’s biggest star in Qatar, but this time there will be lot more to Portugal than Ronaldo.
2016 European champions Portugal are in Group H together with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Portugal will start their World Cup campaign against Ghana on 24 November.
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What the Fuck ….. betrayed Ronaldo?….for cheaper publicity and reach….for how many dads you guys are born🤬
Fucking media 🖕 .
Fuck you CGTN BASTARD. RESPECT CR7
CR7 greatest n best always, fuck u haters! go ahead this world cup for u wish u all the best CR7 ♥️♥️♥️🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Was wollen dises Ronaldo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Das ist Turnier nichts U40
Por favor ganha o Mundial Portugal para nòs e o Cristiano🇵🇹
Hahaha Betrayed Ronaldo
Portugal are a great team and can win it but if Ronaldo start, They got no chance. Sad to say he dont offer anything now apart from coming on last 10mins wen opposition is tire, and win a header or be in a good position to tap in. Unfortunately ages catch up with all of us no matter who you are.
Bruno looks him self as a star to the team though he will never reach a cr7 so for Ronaldo to score he should be as a substitute and portugal will reach far
Fernando Santos will make the mistake, like the MU coaches, of playing Ronaldo as a lone centre-forward. That's a blunder. He's much more effective playing a loose role up front, but with another designated centre-forward… similar to Benzema at Real Madrid.
all the pest Ronaldo this its your world cup …l.m tell you this kip my word ..
No one can replace him, no one can play like him, he the legend 💪💪💪
Hello guys I give Portugal team score 8/10 what score do you want to give to Portugal?????.
U might have reached 100k too hard for u .
But also u don't deserve to be here
U deserve nothing good
Cristiano is far better than any player in the current Manchester United….I think it is Eric Ten Hag…who created rukus in the Club…by Disrespecting Cr7.
This media is like son
Ronaldo is betrayed by age. It happens, he needs to accept it.
I hope Ronaldo scores a thousand goals this world cup!
Just to shut the haters up like Gary Neville and rain 🌧️ Rooney.
It sounds like they're always whining cuz they can't play anymore
*Betrayer
Betrayed😂😂😂😂
Bruno is Trash
Bro cant even score against wifi password team in Europa league 😭😭😭
What a childish title
Bruno out