Cristiano Ronaldo fires back on social media following intense criticism over his quiet performance in Portugal’s 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo.
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence with a defiant social media message following intense backlash over his performance in Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. At 41, the veteran forward struggled to make an impact, extending his scoreless run in major international tournaments to ten consecutive matches.
Despite managing just 25 touches and failing to register a single shot on target, Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes. Manager Roberto Martinez faced heavy criticism for keeping the Al-Nassr striker on the pitch, with fans and pundits urging him to bench the captain.
Responding to the scrutiny on Instagram, Ronaldo wrote: “This isn’t the start we wanted, but it’s far from over. Keep your heads up and focus on the next game.”
