Ronaldo shares first picture of himself since Argentina's World Cup triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his social media silence following Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup triumph.

The 37-year-old forward has been quiet on all platforms over the last week, as his long-term rival won the tournament in Qatar after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over France.

However - with rumours over his move to Saudi Arabia circulating - the striker has shared a picture of himself in the pool as he recovers from a workout.

Ronaldo took to social media to share a picture with his followers. He stood, smiling, in a swimming pool before taking a selfie and posting it on Instagram.

Ronaldo crashed out of what is expected to be his last World Cup when Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarter-final of the tournament in Qatar.

The 37-year-old came off the bench to replace Ruben Neves early in the second half with Portugal trailing 1-0 after Youssef En-Nesyri's opener. However, he failed to inspire a comeback.

Ronaldo also squandered a late chance after drilling a right-footed effort into goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's hands, which was among a string of failed Portugal opportunities.

Ronaldo was visibly upset after the game. The camera's captured the Portugal captain walking off in tears.