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Conceisan: We have no obligation to give the ball to Ronaldo
After an unexpected draw with DR Congo at the start of the 2026 World Cup, the winger denied rumors about the team's excessive dependence on its 41-year-old captain.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino embroiled in another World Cup controversy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is once again involved in a sizable World Cup storm after being heavily criticised for the air miles he has clocked up at the tournament so far.
Given: Portugal prepared in advance for criticism due to the presence of Ronaldo
The defender of the Portuguese national team explained that the team anticipated a flurry of negativity on social networks after possible failures, and spoke about the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo on psychological resilience...
Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything
Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
It's just noise: Diaz responded to the criticism of the Portugal national team
The defender said the team is ignoring the negativity after the draw with DR Congo and is focused on the 2026 World Cup.
Henri - on Ronaldo: "The team should score, not necessarily you"
Former "Barcelona" striker Thierry Henry shared his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's game in the match of the first round of the 2026 World Cup against DR Congo (1:1). "There is one important thing: to score...
‘The game passed him by’: Cristiano Ronaldo faces brutal World Cup verdict
Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to make an impact as Portugal began the 2026 World Cup with a draw against DR Congo and the Man Utd legend faces the prospect of becoming a figure of...
Roberto Martinez on Ronaldo: "It makes no sense to replace the best scorer in the world when...
The head coach of the Portuguese national team, Roberto Martinez, answered the question about why he did not replace the striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup-2026 match against DR Congo (1:1). "It makes no sense...
DR Congo coach: This is our first point and our first goal scored in the championships...
Sebastien Desabre shared his thoughts after the game with Portugal.
Martinez explained Portugal's poor result and defended Ronaldo
The Lusitanian head coach does not see a tragedy in the draw against DR Congo and fully trusts his 41-year-old captain.
Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to Portugal's unexpected misfire
The Portuguese captain urged the team not to give up after the draw with DR Congo.
Portugal — DR Congo 1:1 Video goals and review of the World Cup 2026 match
Watch the video of the best moments of the 2026 World Cup match, which took place on June 17, 2026.