Bruno Alves Defends Ronaldo: "Idols Are Timeless!"

Bruno Alves has taken to social media to express his unwavering support for Cristiano Ronaldo. "Respect, idols are timeless!" he began, referring to the 41-year-old Portugal forward who has faced a barrage of criticism since the 1-1 draw against DR Congo. He then turned his attention to the critics.

"So many people talking about football without having achieved anything in the sport. Criticism should only come from those who achieve more! Cristiano, we trust in you, no matter how or when," Bruno Alves wrote on his Instagram stories.

Recently, in an interview with A BOLA, Bruno Alves urged the national team players to help Ronaldo win the 2026 World Cup: "Make Portugal World Champions. Make Cristiano Ronaldo World Champion because it's a more than deserved award. I would be very happy if he won this World Cup. It's a fitting trophy for his career, for everything he has done for Portugal and for the world. It's a gift that you, and all of us here, are rooting for and desperately want. Good luck!"

Bruno Alves shared the locker room with Ronaldo for many years in the national team, with both players lifting the Euro 2016 trophy.