Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his usage of Cristiano Ronaldo and said emotions were a primary factor in a World Cup draw with the DR Congo.

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

Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo fuels Ronaldo benching calls and puts fan tokens, meme coins, and Binance NFTs under the crypto spotlight.

HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his…

De teleurstelling is groot bij Portugal na de misstap tegen de Democratische Republiek Congo (1-1) op het WK. Bondscoach Roberto Martínez verdedigde het besluit om Cristiano…

De teleurstelling is groot bij Portugal na de misstap tegen de Democratische Republiek Congo (1-1) op het WK. Bondscoach Roberto Martínez verdedigde het besluit om Cristiano…

The 41-year-old extends his major tournament goalless run to 10 consecutive games

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez defended keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch during a 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo despite a ten-match goal drought.

Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener as Cristiano Ronaldo played 90 minutes without scoring. Here's what it means for fans and

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

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

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defends keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on the field during a frustrating World Cup draw against DR Congo.

Cristano Ronaldo made only 25 touches throughout the match, his lowest total in a major tournament match for Portugal, in which he has played full 90 minutes. | Football News

Wednesday's 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the World Cup saw the Portuguese struggle to create chances, and their coach failed to adapt

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has stood firmly behind his decision to play Cristiano Ronaldo for the entirety of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his usage of Cristiano Ronaldo and said emotions were a primary factor in a World Cup draw with the DR Congo.