Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo has sparked harsh criticism from former football stars. Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic slammed Ronaldo for being selfish, stating that he prioritizes scoring over team goals.
Ronaldo, 41, had only five touches in the opposition box and made one pass into the DR Congo penalty area, with 19 of his 21 passes being accurate. He also had three shots, but none of them were on target.
Henry and Ibrahimovic argued that Ronaldo's age and physical limitations require the team to create opportunities for him, rather than relying on him to do it alone. They also felt that Ronaldo's decision-making on the field is often misguided, prioritizing his own goals over the team's.
Former England player Jay Bothroyd went a step further, suggesting that Ronaldo should step down from the Portugal team for the betterment of the team. He argued that Ronaldo is becoming a hindrance rather than a help, and that it's time for him to accept that he's not the same player he once was.
