Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01pm on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has come under renewed scrutiny after Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. The 41-year-old captain was seen gesturing toward journalists to leave during a training session, drawing further attention amid growing debate over his role in the team. Ronaldo played the full match but failed to register a shot on target, extending his World Cup goal drought to five games. Several media outlets and former players have questioned whether he should remain a regular starter. Portugal, currently third in Group K, next face Uzbekistan in a crucial fixture. (PC: X)
