« C'est l'équipe qui doit marquer, pas toi » : Thierry Henry recadre sèchement Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The performance was deemed disappointing, particularly that of Cristiano Ronaldo, whose attitude on the pitch sparked numerous reactions.
Deployed at the forefront of the Seleção's attack, the Portuguese captain failed to make the difference despite several clear chances. According to Thierry Henry, a pundit on Fox Sports, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner sometimes prioritized his own goalscoring over the team's efforts.
The former French international specifically pointed to an action in the second half where Ronaldo found himself in the path of a pass intended for Bruno Fernandes.
“Because he desperately wants to score, he gets in Bruno Fernandes’ way. If he had attacked the six-yard box, the defenders would have followed him and it would have been an easy goal for his teammate. Instead, he disrupts the play and makes the defender’s job easier. I repeat: it’s the team that has to score, not you,” the former Arsenal striker analyzed.
Thierry Henry's comments have reignited the debate surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's role within the Portuguese national team. At 41, the Al-Nassr striker remains an undisputed leader, but some observers question his influence on the team's overall play.
With the upcoming matches approaching, the Portuguese coach will need to quickly find the necessary adjustments to avoid this draw compromising the Seleção's ambitions in this 2026 World Cup.
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