Ronaldo with Portugal teammates.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently took his Portuguese teammates out to dinner during the World Cup in Qatar, putting the drama surrounding his departure from Manchester United behind him.
In his first game since leaving Manchester United, the latest addition to the free agent market scored from the penalty spot in Portugal’s 3-2 victory over Ghana.
Frustration has grown in the run-up to and throughout the World Cup, with Ronaldo’s club difficulties dominating the news of Portugal’s effort to win their first World Cup.
The Portuguese team decided to spend their time together after Fernando Santos offered them a break from training. It demonstrated the team’s solidarity, with the only players missing being those having relatives in Qatar, such as Jose Sa, Joao Cancelo, and Bernardo Silva, who chose to spend time with their loved ones.
Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot of Manchester United were photographed with the team on their night out.
According to El Spanish, Ronaldo treated his teammates to dinner at the newly built Tatel de Doha restaurant on Al Maha Island, which the 37-year-old star owns. He is also said to have paid up the tab.
Mabel Hospitality, whose partners include Ronaldo and tennis legend Rafael Nadal, owns the Tatel de Doha.
Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United followed his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
He claimed in the interview that he felt “betrayed” by the club and that he “disrespected” Erik ten Hag because he felt the Dutchman disrespected him.
The World Cup will most likely be Ronaldo’s final chance to add a major trophy to his impressive career. He will also strive to demonstrate his abilities as he looks for a new club to join after the tournament.
Portugal will take on Uruguay in a group-stage clash on November 28 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Monday.
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