Cristiano Ronaldo faces criticism after Portugal's draw with DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo received significant criticism following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo on June 17. The 41-year-old striker was isolated for large portions of the match, recording only 25 touches during the full 90 minutes. Online mockery has escalated, with fans and pundits emphasizing his performance, including Thierry Henry's comment on Ronaldo's selfish play. Portugal's next match is against Uzbekistan on June 23, where Ronaldo is expected to seek redemption.
- •Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening match.
- •Ronaldo had only 25 touches throughout the match.
- •Fans and pundits criticized Ronaldo's performance on social media.
- •Thierry Henry noted Ronaldo's selfishness during the match.
- •Portugal's next match is against Uzbekistan on June 23.
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"That large parts of the football world aren’t exactly well-disposed toward Cristiano Ronaldo is far from anything new.But the ridicule directed at the Portuguese superstar since the 1-1 draw against...
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