Jamie Carragher criticizes Ferdinand and Morgan for defending Ronaldo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Jamie Carragher has accused Rio Ferdinand and Piers Morgan of embarrassing themselves by defending Cristiano Ronaldo's recent behavior. This followed Ronaldo leaving the Portugal national team’s Nations League camp amid a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus. Carragher expressed his disapproval on Overlap Daily, emphasizing that the duo's comments were misplaced, considering Ronaldo’s fading performance at age 41. Despite aiming for 1,000 career goals, he faces competition from Goncalo Ramos, who has scored three goals in three games, leading to questions about Ronaldo’s role in the team.
- •Ronaldo left Portugal's camp following a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.
- •Ferdinand and Morgan defended Ronaldo's actions, drawing Carragher's ire.
- •Ronaldo aims to become the first player with 1,000 official goals.
- •Goncalo Ramos has scored three times in his last three appearances.
- •At 41, Ronaldo's mobility and contribution to the team are questioned.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher says Rio Ferdinand and Piers Morgan are ‘embarrassing themselves’ by defending Cristiano Ronaldo
"Jamie Carragher said Rio Ferdinand and Piers Morgan are ‘embarrassing themselves’ by defending Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal walk-out.Ronaldo made headlines during the recent international ...
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