Ronaldo future uncertain despite talk of mega deal with Saudi club

Did he score or not?: Ronaldo celebrates after his team’s first goal against Uruguay. However, the goal was attributed to Bruno Fernandes. — Reuters

THE noise surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of quietening amid widespread speculation that Saudi club Al Nassr are trying to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

But Portugal, which have managed to secure its place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a game to spare, doesn’t look like it has been affected by the focus its most celebrated player is attracting.