In a decision that was as dubious as his penalty, Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from Portugal's opening game of the World Cup with the Man of the Match award but he did little to give Manchester United any reason to re-think his departure.
Portgual laboured but, despite the best efforts of goalkeeper Diogo Costa who nearly did a Shay Given in the dying seconds, they managed to overcome a spirited Ghana to win 3-2. As is ever the case, Ronaldo was at centre stage.
The apparently capacity crowd (though the echoes and empty seats betrayed a much smaller attendance) were utterly besotted by the former United man. Every time his face appeared on screen and every touch of the ball dragged elicited cheers and the 'Sui' following his goal might have sent a couple of the surrounding cargo containers sprawling.
