Cristiano Ronaldo under scrutiny after Portugal's draw with DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Portugal played to a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston, Texas, with Cristiano Ronaldo receiving criticism for his performance. Ngal’ayel Mukau noted Ronaldo's age and suggested he is no longer the standout player he once was. Thierry Henry called out Ronaldo for not passing to a better-positioned Bruno Fernandes during a key moment in the match. Despite Portugal dominating possession at 75%, Ronaldo did not contribute defensively and failed to impact the game significantly.
- •Portugal draws 1-1 with DR Congo on June 17, 2026.
- •Thierry Henry criticizes Ronaldo for being selfish on the field.
- •Ngal’ayel Mukau suggests Ronaldo is not the player he used to be.
- •Ronaldo had no defensive contributions despite high possession.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo gets harsh reality check after World Cup draw
"Ngal’ayel Mukau implied that Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer be the star he once was during his post-match interview after DR Congo recorded a 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday. When Mukau was asked about Ronaldo, the 21-year-old midfielder from…
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