Cristiano Ronaldo relaxes and shares a joke with Pepe as Portugal stars take part in light training session ahead of final Group B game against Iran
- Cristiano Ronaldo didn't take much part in Portugal's training on Thursday
- The forward was spotted relaxing on an ice cooler and laughing with Pepe
- They only had a light session as they prepare for final Group B game against Iran
Cristiano Ronaldo took it easy as Portugal begun their preparations for their final Group B game against Iran.
There was no such respite for the other Portugal stars, who were back in training on Thursday, just one day after overcoming a spirited Morocco side 1-0.
Ronaldo scored the only goal in that game to all but secure passage through to the last 16 in the World Cup, providing they get a result against Iran.
Cristiano Ronaldo joked around with his Portugal team-mate Pepe during Thursday's training
Ronaldo seemed to take it easy on the sidelines as Portugal took part in a light session
Portugal boss Fernando Santos was pictured having a one-on-one with his star player
The Real Madrid man has carried his country in Russia, scoring all of their four goals so far in the tournament and took a well deserved break by seemingly taking little part in Thursday's session.
Ronaldo was pictured sitting on top of an ice cooler and sharing a joke with Pepe as the rest of the squad trained.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos also had a one-on-one with Ronaldo as his star man relaxed on the sidelines.
The European champions are yet to really set alight the tournament, but the mood in them camp appears to be high.
Andre Silva (L) and Adrien Silva (R) joke around as the former tries to tackle his team-mate
Gelson Martins (L) was also snapped having a laugh with midfielder Bruno Fernandes (R)
Ronaldo has been Portugal's star man so far, scoring all four of their goals in the two games
Andre Silva was pictured laughing as he tried to tackle his team-mate Adrien Silva while Gelson Martins was also caught having a laugh with Bruno Fernandes.
Fernando Santos would have taken note that Iran are no pushovers after their display against Spain on Wednesday evening, but is making sure he doesn't push his players too much just yet with his sights on progressing further in the tournament.
Santos kept a watchful eye out as his players took part in a light training session at their Kratovo base ahead of the crunch clash.
Portugal face Iran Mordovia Arena on Monday, knowing a win would guarantee qualification and potentially top spot in Group B.
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