The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has come under scrutiny after Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup opener. Former France striker Thierry Henry shared a blunt remark on the skipper’s performance, addressing his movement as hindering the team’s effort rather than strengthening it.

Analysing the big talking points from the drawn Group K opener in Houston's NRG Stadium

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

Henry was unimpressed with Ronaldo's movement in the final third, criticising what he felt was the Portuguese captain's fixation on getting on the scoresheet. | Football News

Was Ronaldo being selfish in Portugal's World Cup opener?

Ronaldo responds to the wave of backlash which his wayward performance for Portugal against DR Congo inspired.

With Portugal dropping points in a match many expected them to win, Cristiano Ronaldo sought to strike a positive tone afterwards. | Football News

In Portugal, much of the responsibility still falls on Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, but both struggled to make their usual impact against DR Congo. | Football News

The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has come under scrutiny after Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup opener. Former France striker…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been singled out after Portugal failed to beat DR Congo with Thierry Henry suggesting the striker put his personal ambitions ahead of the team

Thierry Henry, fost important jucător de fotbal, l-a criticat pe Cristiano Ronaldo după remiza Portugaliei, scor 1-1, cu RD Congo.

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a tough afternoon during Portugal's World Cup opener against DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a nightmare start to the World Cup for Portugal

Martinez defended his decision to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch despite the criticism surrounding the veteran forward's performance. | Football News

Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the African minnows in Houston on Wednesday

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The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.