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

Martinez defends keeping Ronaldo on in Portugal's draw with DR Congo

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has stood firm in his support of Cristiano Ronaldo despite the veteran striker enduring a frustrating afternoon in their 2026 World Cup opener. The Selecao were held to a shock 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston and Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes despite struggling to affect the game, leaving fans and pundits questioning the captain's continued presence in the starting XI.

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1Arsenal crestArsenal88002341924
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2Bayern Múnich crestBayern Múnich87012281421
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3Liverpool crestLiverpool86022081218
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4Tottenham crestTottenham85211771017
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