John Terry defends Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal after DR Congo draw

After Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener, John Terry addressed discussions about Cristiano Ronaldo's position in the lineup. Despite Ronaldo's subdued performance, Terry emphasized that managing his minutes could benefit the team, suggesting he might be more effective as a substitute. He acknowledged the importance of Bruno Fernandes for Portugal while expecting Ronaldo to play a significant role as the tournament progresses. Portugal's next match is against Uzbekistan, where they will look to improve.

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