Cristiano Ronaldo looks forward after Man Utd exit and record-breaking goal for Portugal
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his chapter at Manchester United was “closed” after he made World Cup history just two days after severing ties at Old Trafford to help Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their opening Group H match. Ronaldo, who is a free agent after his acrimonious break-up with United, became the first player to score in five World Cup final tournaments when he tucked away Portugal’s first from the penalty spot. open image in gallery Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at five World Cups “Cristiano is a phenomenal legend, like many others have come and gone. “Inaki at the end could have scored the third goal, but Portugal are one of the world’s best-ranked football teams and I think we really did well.” Addo was, though, less than impressed by the decision of the referee not to check the penalty incident on VAR review.