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Piers Morgan defends Cristiano Ronaldo amid criticism after World Cup draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Piers Morgan defends Cristiano Ronaldo amid criticism after World Cup draw

Summary

Piers Morgan defended Cristiano Ronaldo, who faced heavy criticism following Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo last week. Despite Portugal dominating possession, Ronaldo struggled to make an impact. Morgan highlighted the scrutiny Ronaldo faced, blaming the team performance rather than the player. Additionally, Morgan criticized Lionel Messi for missing a penalty during Argentina's match against Austria, although Messi later scored twice to secure a 2-0 victory. Ronaldo is set to seek redemption as Portugal prepares to face Uzbekistan next.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw last week.
•Morgan criticized the negativity surrounding Ronaldo's performance.
•Messi missed a penalty but scored twice against Austria.
•Portugal will next play Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium.
•Ronaldo has eight goals in 23 World Cup matches.

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2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Piers Morgan sends strong message to Cristiano Ronaldo’s haters while throwing shade at Lionel Messi

What they're saying

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English broadcaster Piers Morgan leaped to the defense of Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old took the brunt of the blame in Portugal’s surprising 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo last week. “So much pathetically gleeful ‘He’s finished!’ hate and…
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