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Cristiano Ronaldo sends Chelsea transfer message as Portugal book World Cup knockout round place

Cristiano Ronaldo proved to potential suitors what he can bring to the table in Portugal's 2-0 win over Uruguay in the World Cup group stage. Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes scored twice to book 'Seleção das Quinas' a place in the round of 16.

The 37-year-old striker, controversially, claimed his former teammate's goal after a delicately lofted cross in the second-half was delivered into the box. Ronaldo thought he had netted his second of the tournament after supposedly scoring a glancing header but there was little to no contact.

Fernandes' cross looped beyond the goalkeeper and the goal was awarded to the midfielder. Despite the five-time Ballon d'Or winner failing to add to his tally, Ronaldo was a key component in Portugal's victory as he dropped deep to combine play and made incisive runs in-behind.

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