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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Colin Millar

Cristiano Ronaldo's blunt message to Portugal team-mate after mistake speaks volumes

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo moved to console goalkeeper Diogo Costa after the full-time whistle of his side’s opening World Cup clash against Ghana.

Ronaldo had become the first player to score in five different World Cups when he netted a controversial penalty in the 65th minute - with the kick awarded after Ronaldo had been judged to have been tripped by Southampton defender Mohamed Salisu.

The Portuguese superstar ended his relationship with Manchester United by mutual consent this week, following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. He has now switched fully to international mode and is aiming to break multiple different World Cup records.

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