Manchester United have removed a mural containing the image of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo from the exterior of their home ground at Old Trafford.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos, however, told Reuters Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar.
He added that Ronaldo was recovering from a stomach problem and would miss Wednesday's practise session and Thursday's friendly. United said they would address the Portuguese forward's comments after establishing the facts but Varane said the situation had affected players. “When it's a star like Ronaldo, even more, so we try to take it with distance, that is to say we do not try to change the situation alone, we are part of a collective.”
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