Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to set multiple World Cup records this year in what will be his last participation in the tournament.
The Portugal captain has already endured a turbulent month after ending his relationship with Manchester United by mutual consent this week, following his decision to conduct a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. He will become the first player since 2010 to play in the World Cup as a free agent.
There will continue to be an intense focus on his future on a domestic level, with Real Madrid ruling out a return for their club-record goalscorer. His mother's club Sporting Lisbon have also distanced themselves from making a move while Bayern Munich poured cold water on speculation.
