Cristiano Ronaldo fans target Portugal teammates after World Cup draw

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo fans target Portugal teammates after World Cup draw
Summary

Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR in their World Cup opener on June 17. Cristiano Ronaldo did not score, raising concerns about his impact on the team. His supporters reacted by bombarding the social media accounts of teammates like Bruno Fernandes with demands for greater respect for Ronaldo. The next match for Portugal is against Uzbekistan on June 23 in Houston.

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  • Portugal begins World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo DR.
  • Ronaldo remains goalless in his last ten major tournament matches.
  • Fans of Ronaldo pressure teammates online for more respect.
  • Next match for Portugal is against Uzbekistan on June 23.
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  • 10:15 PMYahoo SportsCristiano Ronaldo fans harass his Portugal teammates online
What they're saying
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal came away with a frustrating draw against Congo DR to open the World Cup. Fans aren't coping well.

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