Cristiano Ronaldo shares first picture since long-term rival Lionel Messi and Argentina lifted the World Cup

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 for like a week since his long-term rival won the tournament in Qatar after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over France.

Ronaldo took to social media to share a picture of himself smiling, in a swimming pool before taking a selfie and posting it on Instagram.

The former Man United star used emojis which depicted a ‘freezing man’, swimming goggles, and a man working out in the gym.