World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo says row with

Manchester United will not ‘shake’ Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will “speak when he wants”

and his row with Manchester United will not “shake”
his Portugal team at the World Cup.
United are exploring their legal options as they look to
end Ronaldo’s time at the club following his critical
interview with TalkTV.
Ronaldo, 37, said he felt “betrayed by the club” and
stated he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag.
“In my life, the best timing is always my timing,”
Ronaldo said on Monday.
Making a surprise appearance at a news conference,
the Portugal captain said: “I don’t have to think about
what other people think. I speak when I want. The
players know me really well for many years and know
the type of person I am.
“It’s an ambitious group that is hungry and focused. So
I’m sure it [the interview] won’t shake the changing
room’s concentration and focus.”
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo will lead Portugal
into their opening Group H game against Ghana on
Thursday.
He has just over seven months remaining on his
£500,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford but United
could terminate the forward’s contract, which would
leave him free to sign for another club when the
transfer window opens in January.
He has not played because of an unspecified illness
since he captained United in their 3-1 defeat at Aston
Villa on 6 November, but he says he feels in shape for
what will be his fifth World Cup.
“I’m feeling great, I’m recovered and I’m training well
and ready to start the World Cup in the best way
possible,” said Ronaldo.
“I feel that this Portugal squad has amazing potential. I
think we can win for sure, but we need to focus on the
next game. So, it’s focusing in Ghana, get a win and go
from there.

“We will see in the end who the best team is, but I
believe Portugal is the best team in this World Cup. But
we need to show it on the pitch.