• Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during a training session at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, 20 September 2022. Portugal take on Czech Republic (Saturday) and Spain (Tuesday) in upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures. EPA
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during a training session at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, 20 September 2022. Portugal take on Czech Republic (Saturday) and Spain (Tuesday) in upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures. EPA
  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a training session at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal. EPA
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a training session at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal. EPA
  • Portugal's Joao Palhinha . EPA
    Portugal's Joao Palhinha . EPA
  • Portugal's Nuno Mendes, left, and Goncalo Ramos. EPA
    Portugal's Nuno Mendes, left, and Goncalo Ramos. EPA
  • Portugal's Rafael Leao in action during a training session. EPA
    Portugal's Rafael Leao in action during a training session. EPA
  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes a break during training. EPA
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes a break during training. EPA
  • Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos, left, watches on as Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates warm-up. EPA
    Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos, left, watches on as Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates warm-up. EPA
  • Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos talks to Cristiano Ronaldo. EPA
    Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos talks to Cristiano Ronaldo. EPA

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks relaxed as Portugal gear up for Uefa Nations League - in pictures

The star forward has endured a frustrating start to the campaign at Manchester United, scoring just once

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

September 21, 2022

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Cristiano Ronaldo looked in relaxed mood Tuesday as Portugal began their preparations for their upcoming Uefa Nations League double-header.

The star forward has endured a frustrating start to the campaign at Manchester United, scoring just once — a penalty against Sheriff in the Europa League — after failing to secure a move away from Old Trafford over the summer.

But despite his struggles at club level, Portugal boss Fernando Santos insisted that “nobody should doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo remains crucial for the national team.”

Ronaldo, 37, is set to add to his 189 caps when Portugal take on Czech Republic in Prague on Saturday before hosting Iberian rivals Spain four days later in Braga.

The former Real Madrid and Juventus forward is international football's top scorer of all time with 117 goals and will look to lead Portugal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar beginning in November.

Above is a photo gallery of Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates preparing for their upcoming games. To move on to the next image, simply scroll or click on the arrows.

Ronaldo's individual records

  • 111 - Cristiano Ronaldo's two last-gasp headers in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Republic of Ireland on September 1, 2021 made him the highest scoring player in international football, surpassing Ali Daei's previous mark of 109. Reuters
    111 - Cristiano Ronaldo's two last-gasp headers in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Republic of Ireland on September 1, 2021 made him the highest scoring player in international football, surpassing Ali Daei's previous mark of 109. Reuters
  • 11 - Cristiano Ronaldo's two goals in a 3-0 win over Hungary in their opening match of Euro 2020 saw him surpass Michel Platini's record of nine at the continental championship. EPA
    11 - Cristiano Ronaldo's two goals in a 3-0 win over Hungary in their opening match of Euro 2020 saw him surpass Michel Platini's record of nine at the continental championship. EPA
  • 770 - Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Juventus' 3-1 win over Cagliari on Sunday, March 14 saw him surpass Pele's official record tally of goals for both club and country. AFP
    770 - Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Juventus' 3-1 win over Cagliari on Sunday, March 14 saw him surpass Pele's official record tally of goals for both club and country. AFP
  • 12 - Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in a 3-0 Serie A win over Spezia on March 2, 2021 saw the Portuguese striker become the first player to score 20 league goals in 12 consecutive seasons across Europe's top five league. AFP
    12 - Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in a 3-0 Serie A win over Spezia on March 2, 2021 saw the Portuguese striker become the first player to score 20 league goals in 12 consecutive seasons across Europe's top five league. AFP
  • 760 - Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as the most prolific goalscorer in history on Wednesday after scoring his 760th senior goal to help Juventus beat Napoli 2-0 in the Italian Supercup final. AFP
    760 - Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as the most prolific goalscorer in history on Wednesday after scoring his 760th senior goal to help Juventus beat Napoli 2-0 in the Italian Supercup final. AFP
  • 200 - Fastest Real Madrid player to reach 200 official goals. Reuters
    200 - Fastest Real Madrid player to reach 200 official goals. Reuters
  • 150 - Fastest La Liga player to score 150 league goals (140 matches). AP
    150 - Fastest La Liga player to score 150 league goals (140 matches). AP
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is ranked by ESPN as the most famous sportsman in the world and is the most followed individual on both Facebook and Instagram.. AFP
    Cristiano Ronaldo is ranked by ESPN as the most famous sportsman in the world and is the most followed individual on both Facebook and Instagram.. AFP
  • 14 - Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. AFP
    14 - Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. AFP
  • 10 - First player to score in ten consecutive international tournaments (Portugal). AFP
    10 - First player to score in ten consecutive international tournaments (Portugal). AFP
  • 4 - Most UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. AFP
    4 - Most UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. AFP
  • 3 - First player to appear in three European Championship semi-finals: in 2004, 2012, and 2016. AFP
    3 - First player to appear in three European Championship semi-finals: in 2004, 2012, and 2016. AFP
  • 5 - Most headed goals at European Championship finals tournaments. Getty Images
    5 - Most headed goals at European Championship finals tournaments. Getty Images
  • Oldest player to score a UEFA Champions League hat-trick: 34 years and 35 days. Reuters
    Oldest player to score a UEFA Champions League hat-trick: 34 years and 35 days. Reuters
  • 128 - Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League. Reuters
    128 - Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League. Reuters
  • 30 - Most goals scored in European World Cup Qualifiers. AFP
    30 - Most goals scored in European World Cup Qualifiers. AFP
  • 34 - Most hat-tricks in La Liga for Real Madrid. Reuters
    34 - Most hat-tricks in La Liga for Real Madrid. Reuters
  • 100 - Youngest Portuguese player to reach 100 caps: 27 years, 8 months and 11 days. Reuters
    100 - Youngest Portuguese player to reach 100 caps: 27 years, 8 months and 11 days. Reuters
  • 17 - Most matches played in World Cup finals for Portugal. AFP
    17 - Most matches played in World Cup finals for Portugal. AFP
  • 21 - Most matches played in European Championship finals for Portugal. Reuters
    21 - Most matches played in European Championship finals for Portugal. Reuters
  • 7 - First player to score in seven consecutive away matches in a debut Serie A season. AFP
    7 - First player to score in seven consecutive away matches in a debut Serie A season. AFP
  • 12 - Most goals scored from direct free kicks in UEFA Champions League history. EPA
    12 - Most goals scored from direct free kicks in UEFA Champions League history. EPA
  • 3 - First player to appear in the FIFPro World11 for two and three clubs. Getty
    3 - First player to appear in the FIFPro World11 for two and three clubs. Getty
  • 22 - Most goals scored in Madrid Derby matches. AFP
    22 - Most goals scored in Madrid Derby matches. AFP
  • 40 - Most assists in the UEFA Champions League. Reuters
    40 - Most assists in the UEFA Champions League. Reuters
  • 6 - First player to score in six consecutive Clásicos. AFP
    6 - First player to score in six consecutive Clásicos. AFP
  • 2 - First player to score for two winning teams in the UEFA Champions League/European Cup: Manchester United (2007–08) and Real Madrid (2013–14). Getty Images
    2 - First player to score for two winning teams in the UEFA Champions League/European Cup: Manchester United (2007–08) and Real Madrid (2013–14). Getty Images
  • 41 - Most different national teams scored against. Reuters
    41 - Most different national teams scored against. Reuters
  • 33 years, 310 days - Oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup. Reuters
    33 years, 310 days - Oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup. Reuters
  • 1 - First footballer to have won the European Golden Shoe in different leagues: English Premier League (2007–08) and Spanish La Liga (2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15). Getty
    1 - First footballer to have won the European Golden Shoe in different leagues: English Premier League (2007–08) and Spanish La Liga (2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15). Getty
  • 10 - Only player to score 10 goals against a single opponent (Juventus) in the UEFA Champions League. AFP
    10 - Only player to score 10 goals against a single opponent (Juventus) in the UEFA Champions League. AFP
  • 6 - Only player to finish UEFA Champions League top scorer in six consecutive seasons: from 2012–13 to 2017–18. Reuters
    6 - Only player to finish UEFA Champions League top scorer in six consecutive seasons: from 2012–13 to 2017–18. Reuters
  • 6 - Only player to score in all six group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League in a season. AFP
    6 - Only player to score in all six group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League in a season. AFP
  • 11 - Most consecutive UEFA Champions League matches scored in. Getty Images
    11 - Most consecutive UEFA Champions League matches scored in. Getty Images
  • 61 - Most goals scored from penalty kicks in La Liga history. Getty Images
    61 - Most goals scored from penalty kicks in La Liga history. Getty Images
  • 311- Real Madrid's top goalscorer in La Liga. Getty Images
    311- Real Madrid's top goalscorer in La Liga. Getty Images
  • 56 - Most goals scored in UEFA Champions League knockout phase. AFP
    56 - Most goals scored in UEFA Champions League knockout phase. AFP
  • 450 - Real Madrid all-time top goalscorer. AP Photo
    450 - Real Madrid all-time top goalscorer. AP Photo
  • 17 - Most goals scored in a UEFA Champions League/European Cup season (2013/14). Reuters
    17 - Most goals scored in a UEFA Champions League/European Cup season (2013/14). Reuters
  • 9 - Most hat-tricks scored for the Portugal national team. AP Photo
    9 - Most hat-tricks scored for the Portugal national team. AP Photo
  • 131 - Most goals scored in European competitions (club football). Reuters
    131 - Most goals scored in European competitions (club football). Reuters
  • 100 - First player to reach 100 career goals in the UEFA Champions League. Getty Images
    100 - First player to reach 100 career goals in the UEFA Champions League. Getty Images
  • 164 - Portugal's most capped player. Reuters
    164 - Portugal's most capped player. Reuters
  • 2 - First player to score in consecutive FIFA Club World Cup Finals (2016, 2017). Christopher Pike / The National
    2 - First player to score in consecutive FIFA Club World Cup Finals (2016, 2017). Christopher Pike / The National
  • 8 - Only player in the world who has scored in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions of the European Championship; and in the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018 editions of the World Cup
    8 - Only player in the world who has scored in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions of the European Championship; and in the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018 editions of the World Cup
  • 99 - Europe's all-time top international goalscorer. Reuters
    99 - Europe's all-time top international goalscorer. Reuters
  • 171 - Most goals scored in all UEFA competitions. Reuters
    171 - Most goals scored in all UEFA competitions. Reuters
  • 50 - Only player to score more than a half-century of goals in seven consecutive calendar years. Getty Images
    50 - Only player to score more than a half-century of goals in seven consecutive calendar years. Getty Images
  • 2- Only player to win the league title, domestic cup, domestic supercup, Champions League, Club World Cup, league player of the year, Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or at two clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid). Getty Images
    2- Only player to win the league title, domestic cup, domestic supercup, Champions League, Club World Cup, league player of the year, Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or at two clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid). Getty Images
  • 32- Most international goals in a calander year with Portugal (2017). AFP
    32- Most international goals in a calander year with Portugal (2017). AFP
  • 7 - Most goals in the history of the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
    7 - Most goals in the history of the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
  • 128 - Ronaldo is the UEFA Champions league all-time top goalscorer with 128 goals while Lionel Messi is second with 114 to his name. Getty Images
    128 - Ronaldo is the UEFA Champions league all-time top goalscorer with 128 goals while Lionel Messi is second with 114 to his name. Getty Images
  • 11 - Most consecutive Serie A matches scored in. AFP
    11 - Most consecutive Serie A matches scored in. AFP
  • 50 - Ronaldo's two goals for Juventus against Lazio saw him become the fastest player to reach 50 goals in Serie A, doing so in 61 games. Reuters
    50 - Ronaldo's two goals for Juventus against Lazio saw him become the fastest player to reach 50 goals in Serie A, doing so in 61 games. Reuters
  • 50 - With his brace against Lazio on Monday, Ronaldo became the first player to score 50 or more goals in Serie A, La Liga, and the Premier League. AFP
    50 - With his brace against Lazio on Monday, Ronaldo became the first player to score 50 or more goals in Serie A, La Liga, and the Premier League. AFP
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School counsellors on mental well-being

Schools counsellors in Abu Dhabi have put a number of provisions in place to help support pupils returning to the classroom next week.

Many children will resume in-person lessons for the first time in 10 months and parents previously raised concerns about the long-term effects of distance learning.

Schools leaders and counsellors said extra support will be offered to anyone that needs it. Additionally, heads of years will be on hand to offer advice or coping mechanisms to ease any concerns.

“Anxiety this time round has really spiralled, more so than from the first lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic,” said Priya Mitchell, counsellor at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.

“Some have got used to being at home don’t want to go back, while others are desperate to get back.

“We have seen an increase in depressive symptoms, especially with older pupils, and self-harm is starting younger.

“It is worrying and has taught us how important it is that we prioritise mental well-being.”

Ms Mitchell said she was liaising more with heads of year so they can support and offer advice to pupils if the demand is there.

The school will also carry out mental well-being checks so they can pick up on any behavioural patterns and put interventions in place to help pupils.

At Raha International School, the well-being team has provided parents with assessment surveys to see how they can support students at home to transition back to school.

“They have created a Well-being Resource Bank that parents have access to on information on various domains of mental health for students and families,” a team member said.

“Our pastoral team have been working with students to help ease the transition and reduce anxiety that [pupils] may experience after some have been nearly a year off campus.

"Special secondary tutorial classes have also focused on preparing students for their return; going over new guidelines, expectations and daily schedules.”

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