Ronaldo Defended by Teammates

Portugal’s World Cup dreams ended in a quarterfinal loss to Morocco, with Cristiano Ronaldo sitting on the bench — sparking a wave of criticism. But teammates like Ruben Dias are standing up for him, calling the backlash unfair and insisting the team’s success or failure is a collective effort. Dias called the noise “distraction,” highlighting Ronaldo’s enduring value and the coach’s continued trust in him. Head coach Fernando Santos echoed that sentiment, praising Ronaldo’s legacy while spotlighting Portugal’s promising young stars. Though the exit stings — especially after being favorites — Dias sees it as a catalyst for growth. The squad is already focused on lessons learned, determined to return stronger for the next World Cup. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbcdf4b5b6ed7188