Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo left the team's practice early with an ice pack on his knee, according to a Reuters report.
Trainers applied ice to Ronaldo's troublesome knee and he watched the final portion of the training session from the bench, according to Portuguese sports daily Record.
Ronaldo has been bothered by several leg complaints throughout his latest club season, in which he led Real Madrid to their record 10th UEFA Champions League title.
He played in the final against crosstown rivals Atlético Madrid -- scoring a penalty late into extra time --then rested in a bid to be ready for the World Cup.
He made his return to the field just under two weeks ago in a friendly win over Ireland, saying he was close to 100 percent fit and then went the full 90 minutes against Germany in Portugal's 4-0 loss to open Group G play.
Ronaldo has frequently left training early to ice his knee over the past several weeks. The Portuguese federation has not commented.
Portugal face the United States in Group G play on Sunday at 6 ET.
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