Ronaldo faces new disappointment, this time from a teammate: 'We don't have to pass him the ball'

Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the Portuguese national team is under scrutiny during the World Cup. Despite his legendary status, his recent performance against DR Congo, which ended in a 1-1 draw, has drawn criticism. Ronaldo took three shots, none of which were on target, and posed little threat to the opponent's goal.

While his past achievements are undeniable, many believe that at 41, Ronaldo has passed his prime and should no longer lead the attack. However, coach Roberto Martinez and teammates continue to offer words of encouragement, with young winger Francisco Conceição expressing admiration for Ronaldo's passion and scoring ability.

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There is no one like Cristiano. He is an example of how a footballer should behave. His passion in training is incredible. I don't think there is anyone who scores goals with such ease.

Conceição clarified that the team does not feel obligated to revolve play solely around Ronaldo. "We are a team, the success of the team comes first," he stated, explaining his personal approach of always looking for the player in the best position. He questioned whether anyone could realistically consider Ronaldo's position in split-second decisions, highlighting the team-oriented nature of their play.

Ronaldo has an opportunity to redeem himself in the upcoming match against Uzbekistan. The article also notes that comments on the Vecernji List website require user registration.

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We don't have an obligation to pass him the ball. I personally always look for the teammate who is in the best position. Do you really think anyone can think about where Cristiano is in a few hundredths of a second? We are a team, the team's success comes first.