Ronaldo Mocks Portugal Teammate in Training Hours Before Clash Against North Macedonia

• Cristiano Ronaldo was not impressed with Cedric Soares' jump in training ahead of battle against North Macedonia
• The Manchester United star laughed at the Arsenal defender's jump before they went ahead to beat North Macedonia 2-0
• Super midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored the two goals that gave Portugal the win and they will feature in Qatar 2022 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday evening, 29 March, appeared to have jokingly mocked Portugal teammate Cedric Soares for his jump technique in training hours before the game against North Macedonia.

During what appeared to be a small game of headers, the Arsenal defender's jump barely reached off the ground.

And Cristiano Ronaldo immediately started laughing at him before reenacting the right-back's attempt at a jump while the training was ongoing.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner also imitated Cedric Soares in training as the two players were spotted laughing in good mood.

What was the result of the match against North Macedonia?

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After beating Italy in their last qualifying game, North Macedonia went into the game against Portugal with boosted morale hoping to get something good in the encounter.

However they were beaten 2-0 with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes scoring the two goals for Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes scored his first goal in the 32nd minute, and netted his second in the 65th minute for Portugal to win the match and qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Considering his age, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last for Cristiano Ronaldo.

North Macedonia pull off historic upset, beat European Champions Italy in World Cup qualifying play-off

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how North Macedonia pulled off an incredible upset as they beat Italy 1-0 in a World Cup Qualifier play-off.

The European champions were stunned by a late goal from Aleksandar Trajkovski and were sent crashing out of the qualifiers.

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This is the first time in history that the Italians failed to qualify for two World Cup tournaments in a row.

Italy were relentless in the first half as they sought to get the opening goal. How they failed to score at least one goal from their numerous chances can only be put down to poor finishing and a determined North Macedonian defence.

The North Macedonian side channelled the great warriors of their history as they threw their bodies in front of the ball and defended as if their lives depended on it.