Cristiano Ronaldo defended his Portugal teammates and made history as his country’s oldest player during a 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo.
Cristiano Ronaldo has fiercely protected his international teammates after Portugal suffered a frustrating 1-1 stalemate against DR Congo in their World Cup curtain-raiser.
The legendary forward cut a frustrated figure at the final whistle in Houston but quickly shifted focus to unifying the squad. Dismissing claims that the Euro heavyweights lacked edge, the 41-year-old emphasized that fine margins define tournament football and urged his side to maintain their focus.
Taking to social media, the iconic captain rallied the dressing room to keep their heads held high ahead of their remaining group fixtures.
The match also marked a historic milestone for the veteran attacker, who officially became the oldest player to ever represent Portugal on the international stage.
