Cristiano Ronaldo equalizes for Portugal against Croatia; Piers Morgan criticizes commentators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to equalize for Portugal in their knockout stage match against Croatia on July 3, 2026. This marked the end of a 20-year wait for him to score in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Following the goal, Piers Morgan expressed his frustration with British commentators who criticized Ronaldo's performance. He claimed they continued to undervalue his contributions despite the goal. Portugal is currently in search of a decisive result in the round of 32 matchup.
- •Ronaldo scores a penalty to equalize in the knockout match.
- •Morgan defends Ronaldo against commentator criticism.
- •Portugal faces Croatia in a round of 32 clash.
- •This is Ronaldo's first knockout stage goal in 20 years.
- •Substitution decision was made shortly after Ronaldo's goal.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Piers Morgan hits out at ‘pathetic’ British commentators after Cristiano Ronaldo goal
"Piers Morgan’s love affair with Cristiano Ronaldo continued as he took aim at British commentators for their take on the 41-year-old, despite his goal against Croatia. Ronaldo ended his 20-year wait to score in the knockout stages of the World Cup when he scored from the penalty spot to equalise in Portugal’s round of 32 clash.
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