Ronaldo misses Portugal training with stomach bug

Published November 16th, 2022 - 06:07 GMT
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo vies with Spain's midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez (L) during the UEFA Nations League, league A, group 2 football match between Portugal and Spain, at the Municipal Stadium in Braga on September 27, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo vies with Spain's midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez (L) during the UEFA Nations League, league A, group 2 football match between Portugal and Spain, at the Municipal Stadium in Braga on September 27, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal training on Wednesday as he deals with a stomach illness.

WHAT HAPPENED? Cristiano Ronaldo is not with the Portugal squad for pre-World Cup training in Lisbon on Wednesday as he deals with a stomach bug - and the fallout of his public criticism of Manchester United.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The 37-year-old faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with reports suggesting the club might cut ties with him because of his public insults of manager Erik ten Hag and others. For now, though, he's hoping to help Portugal at the World Cup.

What next for Ronaldo?

His full controversial interview with Piers Morgan will air over two dates: Wednesday, November 16, at 8pm GMT (3pm ET) and Thursday, November 17, at 8pm GMT (3pm ET).

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