Portugal open their Qatar 2022 campaign against Ghana on Thursday.Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates will not be distracted from their FIFA World Cup mission by the storm of events surrounding the player’s future. This was the robust message from Portugal coach Fernando Santos and midfielder Bruno Fernandes on the eve of their opening Qatar 2022 fixture against Ghana.The timing of Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United – confirmed late on Tuesday night.As for the impact on his own relationship with Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes said: “I don’t feel uncomfortable with what is happening with Cristiano. It was a privilege to play with him in the national team and at club level. Cristiano is a role model for me. “The World Cup means a lot for Cristiano Ronaldo,” Fernandes added. “I’m sure he is focused on this competition. We usually create a lot of noise around things that are going on but I am sure Cristiano is focused.”
Ahead of Portugal’s opening match against Ghana ,Cristiano Ronaldo shared a motivational message on social media ,he said, “About to start our campaign in the biggest competition in the Worlds. An adventure that we hope to be long and full of successes, in order to raise the name and flag of our country very high. We want to fill all Portuguese with pride and joy. There are no impossibles ! Come on, Portugal!”
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