Cristiano's Impact on Portugal Team
Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the opening of the 2026 World Cup has raised questions about his importance to the Portuguese national team at this stage, especially given his diminished influence as he approaches forty years old. He appeared limited during the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, and has not scored since the 2022 World Cup. His role in playmaking has also declined, while Portugal currently has a generation of skilled young players. The team faces a choice between continuing to rely on Ronaldo or building a more flexible offensive system based on the new generations to achieve success in major tournaments in the future.
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