Ronaldo gets back to work

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Real Madrid from international duty last night insisting his focus was only on on-field success with the Spanish giants and not on an improved contract.

Ronaldo has been the centre of intense speculation about his future since Madrid’s home win over Granada earlier this month when he revealed that he did not celebrate his two goals in the match because he was “sad” for professional reasons, but without elaborating.

The Spanish media were quick to suggest the 27-year-old, who has scored 150 goals in 149 matches for Real, was eager to leave the Bernabeu, while a new improved contract was also mooted as a possible reason for Ronaldo’s discontent.