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Cristiano Ronaldo struggles in Portugal's match against DR Congo at Euros

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo struggles in Portugal's match against DR Congo at Euros
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo had a disappointing performance during Portugal's match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He recorded just 25 touches, with only three off-target shots and failed to create significant chances for his team. This reflects a broader trend, as Ronaldo has now gone 10 matches without scoring in major international tournaments. The match appears to be pivotal for assessing his future role with the national team as Portugal seeks to bounce back in the Euros.

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  • •Ronaldo had 25 touches in 100 minutes versus DR Congo.
  • •Portugal recorded only 7 shots, with 1 on target.
  • •Ronaldo has not scored in 10 international matches.
  • •Portugal faces criticism following one of its worst performances.
  • •Next matches will determine Ronaldo's future contributions.
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What they're saying
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Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t obliged to answer Messi, or at least he didn’t have to do it with a hat-trick: pulling it off would have been even more epochal than what we saw in Argentina-Algeria. Bu...

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