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Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for World Cup after return to action with Portugal

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    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo passes the ball as Republic of Ireland's Jeff Hendrick (25) defends during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (The Associated Press)

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    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against the Republic of Ireland Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Portugal won 5-1. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (The Associated Press)

CAMPINAS, Brazil – With a green cap on backwards, Cristiano Ronaldo took his first few steps at the World Cup in Brazil with no sign of the left leg injuries that have troubled the world player of the year's buildup.

Ronaldo strolled off Portugal's plane on Wedesday as the squad flew in a day after a 5-1 friendly win over Ireland.

The Portugal captain then lifted his hand and coolly pointed his finger to acknowledge fans who called out "Ronaldo!" as he made his way across the tarmac at an airport near Campinas, a city around 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of Brazil's business capital Sao Paulo.

On the other side of the runway, construction workers lined up along a fence to try and catch a glimpse of the Real Madrid star.