Cristiano Ronaldo plays significant minutes as Portugal draws with Colombia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to feature prominently for Portugal during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their latest match, Portugal faced Colombia, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite Ronaldo's lack of scoring recently, he has logged more minutes than any other outfield player in the tournament. Questions arise regarding the decision to keep him on the field, especially given his age of 41. Coach Roberto Martínez asserts that Ronaldo remains capable of contributing despite his extensive playing time, which leaves open the narrative of Portugal's strategy as the tournament progresses.
- •Portugal draws 0-0 with Colombia at the World Cup.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo plays more minutes than any other outfield player.
- •Ronaldo is 41 years old and has not scored in recent outings.
- •Coach Roberto Martínez insists on Ronaldo's ability to perform.
- •Portugal has a strong roster that could accommodate player rotations.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo usage makes no sense — and not even because he hasn't been good
"Why would Portugal take this approach with Ronaldo?
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