"I would like to thank you all," said the centre-back as he cited the clubs he represented, as well as the Portuguese national team and his family.

Defender Pepe and midfielder Matheus Nunes return to the Portugal squad, named on Friday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland next week.

Ronaldo did not take responsibility this time around though with FIFA confirming that former Real Madrid defender Pepe instead voted on behalf of the Portuguese national side.

Real Madrid defender Pepe has broken two ribs after colliding with team mate Toni Kroos during the 1-1 derby draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday, the La Liga leaders said in a statement.

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal receive a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his team mates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.

Centre-back Pepe missed Portugal's training on Monday for the Euro 2016 semi-final against Wales because of muscle pain, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced.

With star forward Cristiano Ronaldo consigned to the bench with injury, Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Manchester City, who kept their hopes alive for a maiden Champions League final.

Gary Neville's Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men.