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Ricardo Carvalho: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Should Not Have Played Every Minute’ in Portugal’s World Cup Collapse
Former Portugal assistant Ricardo Carvalho delivers a blunt assessment of Roberto Martínez’s tactical choices, revealing why he believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s workload in Qatar was unsustainable—and why the manager’s decision to keep him on was a fatal error.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2011 Portugal camp defiance: How his words now echo as a warning to Scaloni
Fifteen years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo publicly defended Portugal manager Jorge Jesus against Ricardo Carvalho’s refusal to play after being dropped. Now, as Lionel Scaloni faces a similar crisis, Ronaldo’s past stance reveals a pattern of leadership clashes that could define Portugal’s future.
Belgium’s De Bruyne dominates as Italy’s Bastoni seals Nations League draw against France
Kevin De Bruyne’s clinical double secured Belgium’s 3-0 win over Türkiye, while Italy’s Lorenzo Bastoni’s late equalizer halted France’s home advantage in a Nations League clash. The results reshaped Group C, with Poland’s 6-0 demolition of Romania and Northern Ireland’s 3-0 triumph over Ukraine adding to the tournament’s unpredictability.
After a summer of rest and Portugal’s…
After a summer of rest and Portugal’s Nations League triumph, Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Al-Nassr training is imminent—just as new coach Roberto Martínez’s successor, Jorge Jesus, prepares the Saudi champions for a new era. With the squad already assembled for preseason, the focus shifts to how Ronaldo’s fitness and leadership will align with Postecoglou’s tactical vision ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retains Portugal Captaincy in Jorge Jesus’ First Nations League Squad
New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has included 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in his 25-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Jesus emphasized that selection will strictly depend on current performance rather than past reputation.