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Bruno Alves defends Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup criticism following Portugal's draw with DR Congo

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Mohamed Saeed

1d ago· 1 min readenNews
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Summary

Former Portugal defender Bruno Alves has publicly defended Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after the 41-year-old captain faced criticism for his performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. Alves, who won Euro 2016 alongside Ronaldo, posted a supportive message on Instagram telling critics to show respect and calling Ronaldo "timeless." The article highlights the divide between those criticizing Ronaldo's performance and former teammates who continue to support him.

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Twitter / XBruno Alves defends Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup criticism following Portugal's draw with DR Congogoal.com

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Respect, idols are timeless!
A lot of people talking about football without having done anything
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Cristiano Ronaldo has found a staunch ally in former international team-mate Bruno Alves as the legendary forward faces intense scrutiny at the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese captain has come under fire following a frustrating start to the tournament, but

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