Ronaldo's Portugal falls short in Congo draw
AI Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's group phase begins with prominent matches on June 17, featuring Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo and England facing Croatia in a top-tier group contest. Portugal, guided by coach Roberto Martínez, enters as a title contender with a talented squad headlined by Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup appearance. England seeks to break a 60-year drought in major tournament success.
Moderate: Moderate outlets present a critical, analytical view of Ronaldo's age and declining form, with some explicitly questioning whether the 41-year-old veteran should be a starter for Portugal despite the team's overall strength.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets emphasize Portugal's championship potential and talented squad while portraying Ronaldo optimistically, highlighting coach Martínez's confidence in his enthusiasm and readiness.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World Cup.
After Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored in their opening matches, the 41-year-old Ronaldo couldn't find the net Wednesday in Portugal's 1-1 draw with Congo.
With players like Vinícius Júnior, Christian Pulisic, Viktor Gyökeres and Harry Kane also all scoring early in this year's World Cup, Ronaldo being held scoreless stands out even more.
However, the P ...
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