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Roberto Martinez heavily criticised over embarrassing treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo

Former striker Chris Sutton has strongly criticised Portugal manager Roberto Martinez ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Croatia, describing his continued reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo as completely embarrassing. Sutton believes Martinez is holding his talented squad back by pandering to Ronaldo and refusing to substitute him despite his declining impact on the pitch.

'Messi doesn't upset team-mates' - CR7 'accident waiting to happen'

England icon John Barnes has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's attitude could derail Portugal in the World Cup knockout stages, describing the situation as an accident waiting to happen. In contrast, Barnes praised Lionel Messi, highlighting how the Argentina captain's humble nature unites his team-mates, unlike Ronaldo who creates tension when things do not go his way.

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Ronaldo embraces Carvalho after death of Portugal assistant coach's dad

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo led an emotional training ground tribute to assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho following the sudden passing of his father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho. The tight-knit Seleccao squad formed a poignant huddle at their Florida base to support the former Chelsea defender before his departure from their World Cup camp.

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Forlan explains how Ronaldo is 'hurting' Portugal at World Cup

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has delivered a blunt critique of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the legendary forward is currently a hindrance to Portugal’s World Cup ambitions. Despite leading his nation into the knockout stages, the 41-year-old’s performances have sparked debate among pundits and former colleagues alike.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Brommapojkarna	10	4	3	3	15	16	-1	15	D W W L W
8	Djurgaarden	9	4	1	4	19	13	6	13	L L W W D
9	Malmoe FF	10	4	1	5	20	20	0	13	W L L L L
10	AIK	10	3	3	4	12	16	-4	12	L W D L D
11	Vaesteraas SK	10	3	3	4	17	22	-5	12	L W D L L

Roberto Martinez heavily criticised over embarrassing treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo

'Messi doesn't upset team-mates' - CR7 'accident waiting to happen'

Ronaldo embraces Carvalho after death of Portugal assistant coach's dad

What's Portugal's route to the World Cup Final?

Forlan explains how Ronaldo is 'hurting' Portugal at World Cup

Where to watch Portugal today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

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