Cristiano Ronaldo has attracted some criticism over his reported behavior following Portugal\u2019s 1-1 draw with the Republic of Congo on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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This World Cup is likely the last Ronaldo and nemesis Lionel Messi will ever play in. Messi added the elusive title to his CV in 2022, but time is running out for CR, and he is well aware.<\/p>\n
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His prospects took a hit in his country\u2019s opener this week.<\/p>\n
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Portugal got off to a hot start, with Joao Neves scoring in the sixth minute. However, they were not able to seal what would have been a crucial win.<\/p>\n
Yoane Wissa scored to level things up right before halftime, and Congo managed to hold on for a draw.<\/p>\n
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Ronaldo cut a disappointed figure after the result, which is understandable. But he has since been accused of trying to shirk the opposition.<\/p>\n
\u201cCristiano tried to avoid shaking hands with the Congolese players, but they insisted on doing so,\u201d\u00a0an account claimed on X.<\/p>\n
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\u201cNarcissism is a hell of a thing. He\u2019s more pissed that he didn\u2019t score than Portugal winning,\u201d someone claimed in the comments.<\/p>\n
Narcissism is a hell of a thing.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s more pissed that he didn\u2019t score than Portugal winning.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Steve \u03c0 (@probablynottah) June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd you call this GOAT \ud83d\udc10 \ud83e\udd14\ud83e\udd14\ud83e\udd14\ud83d\udc94,\u201d another user chimed in.<\/p>\n
And you call this GOAT \ud83d\udc10 \ud83e\udd14\ud83e\udd14\ud83e\udd14\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n
\u2014 Ralph (@Obazy_7) June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
\u201cThey literally didn\u2019t win and he is obviously grieving about it, yet you\u2019re talking about \u201cavoiding shaking hands\u201d as if you expect him to start smiling and jumping for joy over a draw,\u201d someone else argued.<\/p>\n
They literally didn\u2019t win and he is obviously grieving about it, yet you\u2019re talking about \u201cavoiding shaking hands\u201d as if you expect him to start smiling and jumping for joy over a draw.<\/p>\n
You think being happy and shaking hands with opponents after a draw is how he ended up with 5\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 SCOREpion \ud83e\udd82\u26bd\ud83d\udd25 (@Hakeem_Onitolo) June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
\u201cThey always try to manufacture drama because his name brings the views. Stay strong goat \ud83d\udc10\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 He will come back stronger next match fr\ud83d\udd25,\u201d added another.<\/p>\n
They always try to manufacture drama because his name brings the views. Stay strong goat \ud83d\udc10\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 He will come back stronger next match fr\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/hG6nK5keoh<\/p>\n
\u2014 Internet Gold \u2728 (@InternetGoldX) June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s stop lying,\u201d one user wrote, sharing photos.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s stop lying pic.twitter.com\/9O8tyg7V4V<\/p>\n
\u2014 MYST (@MystMadeit) June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
The 2026 World Cup is the first one DR Congo has been to in 52 years. They\u2019ve become the second African country to make such an impressive start, with Cape Verde also drawing 0-0 with Spain on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s crazy,\u201d Wissa said after the game. \u201cFifty-two years later we are here, we are back. It\u2019s been long, it\u2019s been difficult. So scoring that goal, it means a lot for all Congolese, for me, for my family, for the fans who showed up today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Portugal, now third in Group K, will play Uzbekistan next Tuesday before facing Colombia in their third group stage outing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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