"He’s Never Going to Be Messi": Former Soccer Player Demands Cristiano Step Down From the Portugal National Team
Jay Bothroyd said Ronaldo should be an impact substitute after Portugal dropped two points and failed to turn 1-1 draw into a win.
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces harsh criticism from former stars: ‘He needs to step down; never going to be Messi'
Cristano Ronaldo made only 25 touches throughout the match, his lowest total in a major tournament match for Portugal, in which he has played full 90 minutes.
The Brazilian commentator José Trajano called the attacker Cristiano Ronaldo from former player in activity after the discrete performance of Portuguese in the debut of Portugal by the World Cup of 2026, on Wednesday (17). At 41 years, the Portuguese crack went blank in the tie 1 to 1 between Portugal and RD Congo. Trajano, during the Posse de Bola program, of UOL, also classified the performance of the Portuguese Selection as disappointing and …
HASAN CÜCÜK | NEWS ANALYSIS Portugal fell far short of expectations in their first World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, did not have the start he wanted in his sixth World Cup. The 41-year-old star footballer and his teammates drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ronaldo failed to make an impact individually in the opening match. After 52 years […] Harsh criticism of Cristiano Ron…
In Portugal's 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group K match of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo became the target of criticism. In a tournament where star players are carrying their countries, the Portuguese footballer's ineffective performance was particularly noticeable.

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