12 resultsfor “What are the criticisms of Ronaldo in the World Cup”
Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar’s role in their lacklustre World Cup opener. Critics
Ronaldo struggled to make an impact in his first opportunity to make history by becoming the first man to score in six different World Cups. Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton, commentating for BBC Radio
World Cups, but he was unable to find the net despite several chances in the second half. His missed opportunities were especially notable after stars including Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane
Cup, a coup as it pushes to decouple its economy from oil and attract business and tourists, partly via the buzz of sport.  So what does the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) withdrawal from LIV mean for the rest of their portfolio? BBC Sport takes a closer look. *"PIF remains committed to deploying capital
Ronaldo is preparing for what must surely be his final World Cup. The 41-year-old is the second oldest player at the tournament, and his nation Portugal are tipped
Cup. It was a moment fans hoped would convince Gerrard to commit his future to Liverpool amid interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid and Premier League champions Chelsea, who were managed at the time
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Zico. This squad, however, is overloaded with wingers and is lacking numbers in midfield. Casemiro, 34, showed his age as he toiled in the heat before he was replaced at half-time
Ronaldo ## Transition: the weight of a team When Xavi left Barcelona in 2015, and Iniesta three years later, something shifted. Messi had always been the decisive player, now he was being asked
Ronaldo from Portugal to North America. But there are signs that demand for the World Cup is running below expectations, at least so far — and it's raising questions about whether the tournament might
Ronaldo dribbles the ball during the international friendly football match between Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras, on June 6.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3797x3797+950+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fca%2F65%2F9b2835854a6f8889bc9ebace27bd%2Fgettyimages-2279550269.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5851670/world-cup-2026-guide-players) ### [Soccer Edition](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [World Cup facts