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Ronaldo faced a barrage of criticism after a disappointing match. However, Manchester City defender Rúben Dias came to the defense of the Al Nassr striker.
“Cristiano garners a lot of attention and is constantly in the spotlight. Every one of us, including Ronaldo, is accustomed to handling this media pressure. We know it from our clubs, from the national team, from World Cups, and from European competitions,” said the 29-year-old Dias at Friday's press conference, where the 41-year-old Portuguese captain was the main topic.
“You've disappointed me. I thought you'd ask me something about the beach,” Dias added with a smile, as the Portuguese team's training base in Florida is close to the coast.
However, reports emerged that some players were hesitant to leave the hotel due to alligators in the vicinity. The “Seleção” will next play on Tuesday, June 23, in Houston, Texas, against Uzbekistan (7:00 PM CEST), as reported by DPA.
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- Full Schedule
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- World Cup TV Schedule
- Team Kits
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