sport news FIFA list Cristiano Ronaldo as a FREE AGENT for Portugal's World Cup clash with ... trends now FIFA list Cristiano Ronaldo as a FREE AGENT on the official teamsheet for Portugal's opening World Cup clash with Ghana - just 48 hours after his sensational sacking by Manchester United By Will Pickworth For Mailonline Published: 15:19 GMT, 24 November 2022 | Updated: 15:39 GMT, 24 November 2022 18 shares 2 Viewcomments FIFA have listed Cristiano Ronaldo as a free agent for Portugal's World Cup Group H encounter with Ghana - just 48 hours after his sensational sacking by Manchester United. Fernando Santos's team begin their World Cup campaign against the African nation at 4pm (GMT) at the 974 stadium in Doha. And in the official teamsheet published ahead of kick off, Ronaldo's name was listed with his club labelled as 'N/A (Free Agent)'. Cristiano Ronaldo has been listed as a free agent by FIFA on Portugal's team sheet ahead of their clash with Ghana Next to Ronaldo's name, where the club had to be listed, it merely said: 'N/A (Free Agent)' It comes after it was announced on Tuesday that he left Manchester United by mutual consent following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan last week, where he heavily criticised various aspects of the club, including Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo, who is Portugal's captain and their all-time record goalscorer with 117 goals, in 191 appearances, will be keen to make an impact at the tournament to boost his prospects of securing a Champions League club after the tournament. He has been a key player for his country ever since he made his debut back in 2003 - but has struggled for form this year, scoring just two times in seven international appearances. He also failed to make an impact for Manchester United with one goal in 10 Premier League games this season,before his dismissal on Tuesday. Fans were quick to react to the rather bizarre looking teamsheet, where every other player had their club listed. One bemused user said: 'N/A Free Agent on Ronaldo is just crazy,' with another user replying: 'Yep. Looks very odd.' Ronaldo was picked up-front for Portugal with Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with his now-former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes in midfield. It is a huge surprise to see a big name for a major nation as a free agent at the World Cup but the Portuguese captain isn't the first player to represent his country at the tournament without a club. Argentinian icon Diego Maradona played for his country at the 1994 World Cup while he was a free agent having left Newell's Old Boys in his native country. He was sensationally sent home from the tournament however after failing a drugs test after just two games. Zinedine Zidane had also retired from club football ahead of his final hurrah at the 2006 World Cup, while Frank Lampard went to the 2014 World Cup after ending his 13-year stint with Chelsea. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility