Ronaldo looks in good spirits as he is put through his paces ahead of jetting out to the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has been photographed being put through the paces with his Portuguese teammates before flying to Qatar.

The Portugal captain, who was likely preparing to play in his fifth and final World Cup, seemed all smiles as he and the likes of Joao Felix began preparations for the tournament which kicks off on Sunday, November 20.

The photos come barely a day after the revelation of Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he made a number of inflammatory claims about the likes of Manchester United, Erik ten Hag and Ralf Rangnick.

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be putting the fallout of his interview behind him as he ramped up his preparation for Qatar

Ronaldo may have enjoyed having a young player listen to his advice and wanted to talk to Joao Felix

While preparing in the City of Football, the center of the country for the national team, Ronaldo was spotted warming up and joking with Felix, another player who is rumored to be currently struggling with his club , as well as former Real Madrid team. buddy Pepe.

Ronaldo, who was also warming up alongside Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo and Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, seemed to have all his attention on the national side.

That was despite Manchester United acknowledging Ronaldo’s interview on Monday afternoon and releasing a short statement saying they are aware of the interview, which will be released in its entirety on TalkTV Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Portugal was photographed at the country’s national football center before flying to Qatar

“The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness that is being built between the players, manager, staff and fans,” the statement said.

The short clips of Ronaldo’s interview, released on Sunday night just hours after Alejandro Garnacho scored a goal at death to win it for Ten Hag’s side, appear to have already set fire to his relationship with the club’s supporters, with many on social media media declared his legacy dead. in the water.

In the interview, amid a number of explosive revelations, Ronaldo claimed he felt he was being forced out of the club by Ten Hag and various figures.

Ronaldo was spotted laughing with former Real Madrid teammate Pepe during training on Monday

“I don’t respect him because he doesn’t respect me,” Ronaldo told Morgan.

“Some people don’t want me here – not just the coach, but the other two or three guys. Not only this year, but also last year.

“To be honest, I shouldn’t say that. But listen, I don’t care. People must listen to the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed.’

Ronaldo and the Portuguese coaches all seemed in high spirits before heading into the World Cup

While also accusing the club of not moving with the times, he said they had been surpassed by Liverpool, Manchester City – and now even Arsenal.

“Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I saw no evolution at the club, progress was zero,” he said.

‘Nothing has changed. Not just the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym. They stopped on time, which surprised me a lot.

“I think the fans should know the truth. I want the best for the club. But you have some things inside [the club] that doesn’t help to reach the top level like City, Liverpool and even now Arsenal.’

Ronaldo has launched a sensational attack on former Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick

He then planted his tanks on the lawn of Rangnick, whom he says he wasn’t even a “coach.”

“After Ole, they bring in sports director Ralf Rangnick, something nobody understands,” he said.

“This guy isn’t even a coach. A big club like Manchester United introducing a sports directive surprised not only me, but the whole world.

“If you’re not even a coach, how do you become the boss of Manchester United? I had never heard of him.’

Ronaldo said Rangnick “wasn’t a coach” and he didn’t know who he was before joining

Ronaldo also said he does not respect current Man United manager Erik ten Hag (left).

Having previously defended him to the hilt, even staunchly loyal Rio Ferdinand could not find justification for Ronaldo’s actions and words in his interview with Morgan.

“You can’t sit here and defend that against Cristiano Ronaldo,” Ferdinand said on his… Podcast ‘Vibe with Five’.

“Deep down and I’m sure this is all for one thing – and that is for him to leave the club.”

Ronaldo heads to Qatar for what will likely be his fifth and final attempt to win the World Cup. He has not progressed beyond his debut tournament, in which Portugal finished fourth after being knocked out by France.