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'Scoring a penalty after diving, so impressive!': Lukewarm reaction as Ronaldo enters record books

Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history just two days after severing ties with Manchester United to help Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their opening Group H match.

Ronaldo, who is a free agent after his acrimonious break-up with United, became the first player to score in five World Cup final tournaments when he tucked away Portugal's first goal from the penalty spot.

But Twitter did not take a liking to Ronaldo's record-breaking goal as many felt that the 37-year-old dived in order to convince the referee to award the spot kick.

Portugal are back in action on Monday against Uruguay, while Ghana take on South Korea.

Scoring a pen after diving, so impressive.

No, that shouldn't have been given as a penalty, Ronaldo dived pic.twitter.com/cyMmke2Mcx

Otto Addo on refereeing decisions:"The referee gave a penalty which was not a penalty. Everyone saw that. Why? Because it's Ronaldo or something?"“If somebody scores a goal, congratulations. But this was really a gift. A special gift from the referee."#MGLQatar2022 pic.twitter.com/u1xlSzsWtl

We really need to Stand up ow these things can't continue anymore call spade a Spade Ronaldo robbed the whole of Africa #PortugalvsGhana #FIFAWorldCup #Ronaldo?? https://t.co/QXY64XBvUI

?Cristiano Ronaldo:"I saw this photo. It's beautiful." pic.twitter.com/0Ljxppk4KO

People losing their mind over Ronaldo scoring a penalty ... Lmao

Penalty or no penalty? ?? #FIFAWorldCup #TSWorldCup pic.twitter.com/bokkT8OYKh

Criminal institution like FIFA could not wait to give a penalty gift to Ronaldo so that this pre recorded video can be posted

Don’t know why people are disappointed in Ghana because they almost made it 3-3 but it was Ronaldo being so dramatic and also the time was running out and the keeper was

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