Ruben Dias defends Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism after World Cup draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Portugal defender Ruben Dias defended teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that the criticism directed at him is insignificant and merely noise. Ronaldo struggled during Portugal's opening World Cup match against DR Congo, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Dias emphasized that the Portugal squad is not focused on outside opinions and remains united amidst difficulties, viewing them as opportunities for growth. The team is preparing for their next matches in the tournament, focusing on their collective performance.
- •Portugal drew 1-1 against DR Congo in their World Cup opener
- •Dias says criticism of Ronaldo is 'insignificant' and 'noise'
- •The team is focused on unity and overcoming challenges
- •Ronaldo's impact on the game faced scrutiny
- •Portugal aims to improve in upcoming matches
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Criticism of Ronaldo is ‘insignificant’ and ‘just noise’ says Portugal team-mate Dias
"Portugal defender Ruben Dias says the squad are not paying any attention to the recent criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo started Portugal’s opening World Cup game against DR Congo but struggled...
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