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Portugal v Congo DR: Group K - FIFA World Cup 2026

'He's never going to be Messi!' - Ronaldo criticized as 'hindrance' to Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has come under fire after Portugal were held to a draw by DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Former England striker Jay Bothroyd claimed the veteran forward is becoming a burden on the team, while Roberto Martinez continues to back his captain despite growing scrutiny.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

'Not right!' - Scholes admits Ronaldo is a 'problem' for Portugal

Paul Scholes has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo is a "problem" for Portugal after their disappointing World Cup draw against DR Congo. The Manchester United legend also claims that his ex-team-mate will be "so pissed off" to have seen his eternal rival Lionel Messi score a hat-trick in Argentina's tournament opener against Algeria.

'Portugal better without him!' - Ronaldo urged to 'step aside'

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in the Portugal national team has come under intense scrutiny once again following a frustrating start to their 2026 World Cup campaign. After a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has suggested that the legendary forward may need to sacrifice his starting spot for the good of the collective.

Ronaldo's sister claims Portugal had 'victory stolen' vs DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo’s family have jumped to his defence following Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener. As the legendary forward faces a barrage of criticism for his lacklustre performance in Houston, his sisters have taken to social media to deflect the blame.

No 'special plan'! DR Congo star claims Ronaldo 'isn't the same as before'

DR Congo midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau has delivered a brutally honest assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo’s current abilities, suggesting the Portugal icon no longer requires special tactical attention. The blunt comments came in the wake of a historic 1-1 draw between the two nations at the 2026 World Cup.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	VfB Stuttgart	34	18	8	8	71	49	22	62	D W D D L
5	Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	13	61	L W D W W
6	Bayer Leverkusen	34	17	8	9	68	47	21	59	D L W W L
7	Freiburg	34	13	8	13	51	57	-6	47	W L D L W
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	34	11	11	12	61	65	-4	44	D L L D L

'He's never going to be Messi!' - Ronaldo criticized as 'hindrance' to Portugal

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

'Not right!' - Scholes admits Ronaldo is a 'problem' for Portugal

'Portugal better without him!' - Ronaldo urged to 'step aside'

Ronaldo's sister claims Portugal had 'victory stolen' vs DR Congo

No 'special plan'! DR Congo star claims Ronaldo 'isn't the same as before'

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