Cristiano Ronaldo had a game to forget as Portugal were held by DR Congo - with some of their players admitting they knew the ageing star was limited
Cristiano Ronaldo handed brutal verdict by Congo star as World Cup reality becomes clear
Cristiano Ronaldo had a game to forget as Portugal were held by DR Congo - with some of their players admitting they knew the ageing star was limited
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Jeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer
12:00, 18 Jun 2026
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