DOHA, Nov 21, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo said Monday that his row
with Manchester United would not have an adverse effect on the Portugal team
at the World Cup in Qatar.

Reduced to a peripheral role at United this season, the superstar last week
lashed out at his club and United coach Erik ten Hag in a TV interview.

"I have no doubt that this recent episode, that interview, and other episodes
with other players that happen sometimes, can sometimes shake the player but
won't shake the team," Ronaldo said at a press conference at the Portugal
camp.

Ronaldo was suspended for the Premier League club's 1-1 draw at Chelsea after
refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month.

The 37-year-old claimed during the interview with British journalist Piers
Morgan that he felt "provoked" into that reaction by Ten Hag.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains the spearhead for Portugal despite
his struggles at club level and hopes to keep playing until he is 40.