• Portugal players Cristiano Ronaldo, left, Rui Patricio, centre, and Raul Meireles, right, during the national anthems before the start of Tuesday's international friendly against Ireland. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Portugal players Cristiano Ronaldo, left, Rui Patricio, centre, and Raul Meireles, right, during the national anthems before the start of Tuesday's international friendly against Ireland. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo warms up before Tuesday night's international friendly against Ireland as the Portuguese prepare for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo warms up before Tuesday night's international friendly against Ireland as the Portuguese prepare for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Hugo Almeida celebrates with Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho after Almeida scores against Ireland in the first half of their international friendly on Tuesday ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Hugo Almeida celebrates with Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho after Almeida scores against Ireland in the first half of their international friendly on Tuesday ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
  • Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action against the Ireland's Stephen Kelly, left, and David Meyler, right, during their World Cup 2014 international friendly warmup on Tuesday. Jose Sean Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action against the Ireland's Stephen Kelly, left, and David Meyler, right, during their World Cup 2014 international friendly warmup on Tuesday. Jose Sean Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles in action during the international friendly against Ireland on Tuesday night. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
    Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles in action during the international friendly against Ireland on Tuesday night. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
  • Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal moves the ball against Jeff Hendrick, centre, and Stephen Kelly, right, of Ireland during their international friendly on Tuesday in New Jersey, USA. Stan Honda / AFP / June 10, 2014
    Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal moves the ball against Jeff Hendrick, centre, and Stephen Kelly, right, of Ireland during their international friendly on Tuesday in New Jersey, USA. Stan Honda / AFP / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Hugo Almeida, left, celebrates a goal during the international friendly against Ireland on Tuesday in preparation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Hugo Almeida, left, celebrates a goal during the international friendly against Ireland on Tuesday in preparation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after he misses a penalty kick during Tuesday's friendly against Ireland. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
    Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after he misses a penalty kick during Tuesday's friendly against Ireland. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe applaud the crowd after beating Ireland 5-1 on Tuesday night as they get in their final preparation before heading to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe applaud the crowd after beating Ireland 5-1 on Tuesday night as they get in their final preparation before heading to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Raul Meireles, centre, and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate with Hugo Almeida, left, after his goal against Ireland in Tuesday night's international friendly ahead of the 2014 World Cup. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters /June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Raul Meireles, centre, and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate with Hugo Almeida, left, after his goal against Ireland in Tuesday night's international friendly ahead of the 2014 World Cup. Ray Stubblebine / Reuters /June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Fabio Coentrao, right, and teammate Nani, left, celebrate a goal against Ireland in their World Cup warmup friendly on Tuesday. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Fabio Coentrao, right, and teammate Nani, left, celebrate a goal against Ireland in their World Cup warmup friendly on Tuesday. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
  • Portugal's Adelino Vieira 'Vieirinha' celebrates a goal against Ireland in a 2014 World Cup international friendly in New Jersey, USA. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014
    Portugal's Adelino Vieira 'Vieirinha' celebrates a goal against Ireland in a 2014 World Cup international friendly in New Jersey, USA. Jose Sena Goulao / EPA / June 10, 2014

In pictures: Ronaldo back in action as Portugal thump Ireland


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Images from Tuesday night’s international friendly between Portugal and Ireland in New Jersey, USA, where Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the pitch, along with Raul Meireles and Pepe, in a 5-1 victory.