Cristiano Ronaldo fans slam Portugal players after DR Congo draw
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Ronaldo displayed a disappointing performance.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s devoted fans have launched a social media attack on Portugal’s squad. This comes following the team’s poor 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opening game.
Several players are accused of failing to provide adequate service to their captain during the contest. Cristiano Ronaldo, who began the game and played the entire 90 minutes, couldn’t conjure anything in the game.
João Neves scored the first goal after five minutes, but Yoane Wissa equalised with a header at halftime.
The outcry escalated. News surfaced that the Instagram profiles of other Portuguese stars were inundated with complaints demanding greater respect for Ronaldo.
Joao Neves looked to be one of the major targets, with his most recent Instagram post receiving 1,000 comments in less than 20 minutes. Fans aired their fury.
Bruno Fernandes targeted by Ronaldo fans after draw with DR Congo
Portugal players, particularly midfielder Bruno Fernandes, have faced severe hostility on social media from Cristiano Ronaldo followers.
Following Portugal’s surprise 1-1 tie with DR Congo, supporters swamped his Instagram account, accusing other players of failing to send the ball to Ronaldo. They are demanding greater respect for the captain.
The specifics of Portugal’s attack have sparked intense debate among fans and experts online. Some fans allege that teammates intentionally ignore or sideline the iconic striker during games. Meanwhile, detractors and pundits contend that Ronaldo’s position and movement have occasionally hindered the team’s offensive rhythm.
The Selecao, who are one of the favourites, cut a frustrating figure. Hopefully, they will bounce back. Cristiano Ronaldo also looks to score his first 2026 World Cup goal in their second group stage game.
Which Portuguese players were targeted by Cristiano Ronaldo fans?
Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes.
Did Cristiano Ronaldo score against DR Congo?
No, Neves scored against them.
When is their second game?
On 23rd June, 10:30 pm IST against Uzbekistan.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.