Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he had put his recent troubles at Manchester United behind him after scoring in a record-breaking fifth World Cup as Portugal squeezed past Ghana 3-2.

Ageing icon Ronaldo smashed home a 65th-minute penalty to move ahead of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, who all netted in four World Cups, days after parting ways with Manchester United.&nbsp;

He then graced the reporters present with a two-minute press conference in which he answered one question, despite being named man of the match in Portugal's opening Group H win.

"It was a beautiful moment, my fifth World Cup, we won, and we started with our good foot. It's a very important win, we know the first match is crucial, but the world record is also something that makes me very proud," said Ronaldo.

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Premier League giants United announced this week that Ronaldo was leaving after he criticised the club and manager Erik ten Hag in a TV interview. But he has showed no signs of strain from the bitter end to his time at Old Trafford in a win in which Joao Felix and rising star Rafael Leao also scored.

"It was an important step, it was a week which finished this chapter. It is closed, and we want to start on the good foot," added Ronaldo.&nbsp;

"I could help my team and all the rest does not matter."

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Portugal coach Fernando Santos hailed the 37-year-old, who is playing in what is likely his last World Cup, as a legend of the game.

"I believe people will continue to speak about his achievements, he is a phenomenon, a legend like others in football," said Santos.&nbsp;

"In 50 years time we will continue to talk about him."

Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he had put his recent troubles at Manchester United behind him after scoring in a record-breaking fifth World Cup as Portugal squeezed past Ghana 3-2.

Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he had put his recent troubles at Manchester United behind him after scoring in a record-breaking fifth World Cup as Portugal squeezed past Ghana 3-2. Ageing icon Ronaldo smashed home a 65th-minute penalty to move ahead of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, who all netted in four World Cups, days after parting ways with Manchester United. He then graced the reporters present with a two-minute press conference in which he answered one question, despite being named man of the match in Portugal's opening Group H win. "It was a beautiful moment, my fifth World Cup, we won, and we started with our good foot. It's a very important win, we know the first match is crucial, but the world record is also something that makes me very proud," said Ronaldo. Also Read: WATCH: Osman Bukari replicates Cristiano Ronaldo's goal celebration in Portugal vs Ghana tie, latter reacts Premier League giants United announced this week that Ronaldo was leaving after he criticised the club and manager Erik ten Hag in a TV interview. But he has showed no signs of strain from the bitter end to his time at Old Trafford in a win in which Joao Felix and rising star Rafael Leao also scored. "It was an important step, it was a week which finished this chapter. It is closed, and we want to start on the good foot," added Ronaldo. "I could help my team and all the rest does not matter." Also Read: WATCH: Richarlison scores a stunning bicycle goal in maiden World Cup appearance as Brazil beat Serbia Portugal coach Fernando Santos hailed the 37-year-old, who is playing in what is likely his last World Cup, as a legend of the game. "I believe people will continue to speak about his achievements, he is a phenomenon, a legend like others in football," said Santos. "In 50 years time we will continue to talk about him."

Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United chapter closed after breaking World Cup scoring record

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off his bitter split with Manchester United to claim yet another record as he became the first player to score in five World Cups with a penalty to help steer his side to a nervy 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday.

The first-half of the Group H clash was forgettable apart from a couple of Ronaldo chances, but it burst into life after the interval as Portugal belatedly began their campaign.

Ronaldo, a free agent after his second stint at Old Trafford ended abruptly on Tuesday, thumped home a dubiously-awarded penalty in the 65th minute after an innocuous coming together with Mohammed Salisu saw the referee point to the spot.

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Ghana did nothing in the first half apart from defend deeply but gave their noisy bank of fans in the 974 Stadium something to cheer when Andre Ayew equalised in the 73rd minute.

Joao Felix restored Portugal's lead five minutes later, however, and Ronaldo then showed his class with a jinking run before sliding a pass to Rafael Leao to leave Ghana stunned.

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Osman Bukari's 89th-minute headed reply set up an anxious ending for Portugal but they survived nine minutes of stoppage time to win their opening game of a World Cup for the first time in their last four appearances.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off his bitter split with Manchester United to claim yet another record as he became the first player to score in five World Cups with a penalty to help steer his side to a nervy 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off his bitter split with Manchester United to claim yet another record as he became the first player to score in five World Cups with a penalty to help steer his side to a nervy 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday. The first-half of the Group H clash was forgettable apart from a couple of Ronaldo chances, but it burst into life after the interval as Portugal belatedly began their campaign. Ronaldo, a free agent after his second stint at Old Trafford ended abruptly on Tuesday, thumped home a dubiously-awarded penalty in the 65th minute after an innocuous coming together with Mohammed Salisu saw the referee point to the spot. Also Read: 'F**k Messi': Argentina, Mexico fans clash in Qatar ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 clash - WATCH Ghana did nothing in the first half apart from defend deeply but gave their noisy bank of fans in the 974 Stadium something to cheer when Andre Ayew equalised in the 73rd minute. Joao Felix restored Portugal's lead five minutes later, however, and Ronaldo then showed his class with a jinking run before sliding a pass to Rafael Leao to leave Ghana stunned. Also Read: They'd have done better to win instead: Belgium's Eden Hazard on Germany's protest against FIFA in World Cup Osman Bukari's 89th-minute headed reply set up an anxious ending for Portugal but they survived nine minutes of stoppage time to win their opening game of a World Cup for the first time in their last four appearances.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with goal as Portugal edge Ghana 3-2 in FIFA World Cup 2022

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