Cristiano Ronaldo gets stuck into Portugal mission amid Man United backlash - in pictures

World Cup now the focus after his club say they have taken action following his explosive interview

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a training session in Doha on November 19. the eve of the World Cup finals. Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for the Portugal training session at Al Shahaniya Sports Centre in Doha. Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo in action as coach Fernando Santos walks past. Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the training session. Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action. Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo on the ball in training. Getty

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 19: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the Portugal Training Session at Al Shahaniya SC Training Site on November 19, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action. Getty

Ronaldo in action during the team's training session in Al Shahhniya. EPA

Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Neves and Vitinha in action during the team's training session. EPA

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and midfielder Joao Mario arrive for training. AFP

Ronaldo takes part in a training session at Shahaniya Sports Club. AFP

Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Mario. AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo stretches in his warm up. Getty

Bernardo Silva, Raphael Guerreiro and Nuno Mendes in action during the team's training session. EPA

Fernando Santos, coach of Portugal. Getty

Portugal goalkeeper Jose Sa takes part in a training session. AFP

Portugal's Joao Palhinha balances the ball. EPA

Cristiano Ronaldo tried to put his Manchester United troubles behind him as he prepared for the 2022 World Cup with his Portugal teammates.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insisted the atmosphere around Portugal's camp was "top, top, top," despite mounting controversy generated by Ronaldo's interview in England, in which he said he felt "betrayed" by his club and stated he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag.

United issued a fresh statement on Friday, saying the club had "initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview".

The superstar forward, who has more than 800 goals for club and country, appears headed for the exit at Old Trafford and the World Cup will give him the chance to show potential suitors he can still deliver on the biggest stage. He looked relaxed as prepared for Portugal's opening game against Ghana on November 24 in a training session in Doha on Saturday.

Questions about Ronaldo dominated Silva's press conference, but he said: "The news from England has nothing to do with the national team.

"It also has nothing to do with me, so I won't comment. I'm not a Manchester United player, even if I were, I wouldn't answer. They're a rival club, it's nothing to do with me."

However, repeatedly asked about Ronaldo and whether there was any tension in the camp, Silva responded. "I don't see any strange atmosphere in our team between Cristiano and another player.

"There is a lot of talk about this topic, but we have a World Cup to play. I don't understand the persistence because there is nothing there."

Ronaldo is set to appear at his fifth World Cup when Euro 2016 winners Portugal open their campaign against Ghana on November 24, before facing Uruguay and South Korea.

Pictures of Ronaldo in training with the Portugal squad can be seen in the gallery above. To view then next image, just swipe.