Cancelo manhandled by Ronaldo in strange Portugal training incident

Cristiano Ronaldo consoled an angry Joao Cancelo during Portugal training (Image: Sky Sports)Cristiano Ronaldo had to play peacemaker in Portugal’s latest training session on Tuesday after Manchester City’s frustrated full-back Joao Cancelo threatened to explode. For reasons that are not known, the versatile right-back appeared to briefly lose his cool as he stood still and stared into space as the rest of his international team-mates warmed up ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.Ronaldo soon made his way over to Cancelo as the Manchester United forward looked to diffuse the situation by placing his hand behind the defender’s head rather tightly.Yet it appears that did not calm the 28-year-old down as he thrusted his head forward (not at Ronaldo) multiple times in agitation.Cancelo then put his hands on both of Ronaldo’s arms that were around him before the pair then went their separate ways following a strange encounter.After turning his back to Cancelo, Ronaldo let off a wry smile as he walked away from the scene – creating yet another bizarre talking point for fans following CR7 and Bruno Fernandes’ frosty dressing-room exchange.READ MORE: What Man Utd rebel Cristiano Ronaldo said to Bruno Fernandes in dressing room encounterRonaldo has vowed to focus on the national team after a controversial week that saw him sour relations at Old Trafford following a box-office interview with Piers Morgan.The seasoned veteran was massively critical of Erik ten Hag, the Glazers, the club’s infrastructure, facilities and approach – seemingly burning his few remaining bridges at the club.Now Ronaldo looks set to head towards the exit door in January as United explore the possibility of tearing up his contract with legal representatives.Footage that captured the awkward moment Ronaldo and Fernandes were reunited in the Portugal dressing room has since gone viral online – sparking suggestions there was tension between the United duo.READ MOREChelsea boss Graham Potter in agreement with Thomas Tuchel over Cristiano Ronaldo transferMan Utd to explore £150m Kylian Mbappe transfer’ as three-man striker shortlist emergesJamie Carragher mocks awkward Cristiano Ronaldo handshake with Man Utd ace Bruno FernandesHowever, Joao Mario moved to clarify exactly what happened in the locker room on Tuesday morning when speaking to the Portuguese press.”Today Joao Mario clarified all of the situation. Ronaldo was the first one to come to national team camp and Bruno Fernandes was the last one,” Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda said, while translating Joao Mario’s comments for Sky Sports.”So Ronaldo then made the joke to Bruno Fernandes about if he came by boat or by plane.”That was the only thing they were talking about. There is no problem between Ronaldo and Fernandes and they are both focusing on the World Cup.”Ten Hag is expected to have the final say on what happens next with the future of Ronaldo.The Dutchman has refused to bow down to CR7 since arriving at the club in the summer from Ajax, despite handing him a second chance after he stropped down the tunnel during United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham last month.Ronaldo has made it quite clear that he would be keen to move onto a new challenge and his controversial interview appears to be the final straw.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not involved on Sunday as United signed off with a 2-1 win at Fulham in the Premier League following Alejandro Garnacho’s last-gasp winner at Craven Cottage.