Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly took his Portugal team-mates out for dinner on the World Cup in Qatar as he places the drama surrounding his Manchester United exit behind him.
The latest addition to the free agent market scored from the penalty spot in Portugal’s opening 3-2 victory over Ghana in his first match since his unceremonious exit from Previous Trafford.
Frustration has mounted all through the build-up to the World Cup and through the match to date with how Ronaldo’s membership points have dominated the information over Portugal’s bid to win their first World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo (again in inexperienced) reportedly took out his Portugal team-mates for dinner with the squad pictured right here having fun with their break from coaching for the World Cup
Ronaldo scored for Portugal throughout their opening 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday
The Portugal staff have placed on a united entrance after they have been pictured collectively for dinner, deciding to spend their time collectively after Fernando Santos gave them a break free from coaching.
It confirmed a spirit of unity throughout the staff, with the one lacking gamers being these with family in Qatar, corresponding to Jose Sa, Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva, who determined to spend time with their family members.
United pair Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have been amongst these pictured with the squad on their evening out.
In keeping with El Espanol, Ronaldo took his team-mates out for dinner on the not too long ago opened Tatel de Doha restaurant on Al Maha Island – which the 37-year-old star has hyperlinks with. He additionally reportedly picked up the tab.
The Tatel de Doha belongs to Mabel Hospitality, which has Ronaldo and tennis legend Rafael Nadal amongst others as companions of the corporate.
Ronaldo is placing his Man United drama behind him after he left the membership by way of mutual termination
They have been out till 11.30pm earlier than the nationwide staff picked up the gamers on their very own bus.
Ronaldo’s departure from Previous Trafford got here after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Within the interview, he mentioned that he felt ‘betrayed’ by the membership and claimed that he ‘did not respect’ Erik ten Hag as he felt the Dutchman did not respect him.
Some Portugal gamers together with Bernardo Silva did not flip up for the dinner as they’d plans with their household
Former Man United team-mates Bruno Fernandes (left) did present up for the staff dinner
The World Cup will probably be Ronaldo’s final likelihood at successful the one main prize lacking from his unimaginable CV.
He may also be trying to present what he can do as he appears for a brand new membership to hitch after the match has concluded.
Portugal might seal their place within the Spherical of 16 in the event that they beat Uruguay on Monday.
