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Sports·5m ago

Ronaldo Faces Heavy Criticism After Portugal’s Opening Draw

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Sports·5m ago

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Sports·6m ago

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Tech·8m ago

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Economy·8m ago

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Culture·10m ago

Daily Talmud lesson on Chullin 49 presented by Rabbi Benyamin Miltzki

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Economy·11m ago

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World·15m ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Sports·1h ago

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Economy·1h ago

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Sports·1h ago

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Weather·1h ago

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Sports·2h ago

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Security·2h ago

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Sports·2h ago

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Tech·3h ago

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Politics·3h ago

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Economy·3h ago

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Sports02:50 · 1h ago

Ronaldo and Diogo Costa Argue After Portugal Concede Against DR Congo

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The story · English

Portugal opened the World Cup poorly on Wednesday night, drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo was at the center of criticism after a weak 90-minute display that again raised questions about whether he should keep starting for the national team.

Ronaldo missed several chances, but the moment that drew the most attention on social media came immediately after Portugal conceded. Yoan Wissa scored with a fine header, and seconds later cameras caught Ronaldo and goalkeeper Diogo Costa arguing.

Additional footage showed what sparked the exchange. One second after the goal, Ronaldo signaled to Costa that he should have come out for the high ball that led to the header, even though that option appeared unrealistic. The gesture triggered the dispute.

The incident was widely discussed online and became the main talking point from Portugal’s opening match in World Cup 2026.

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