"This is far from over" - Ronaldo breaks silence after disastrous World Cup start
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The captain and living legend of the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, delivered an emotional response following his team's disappointing start at the 2026 World Cup.
Details: Amid a storm of criticism and the media buzz surrounding his ongoing goalless streak, the star striker broke his silence on social media. Ronaldo made it clear that the team has no intention of giving up after their setback in the opening match against DR Congo.
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In his statement, Cristiano was direct and concise, aiming to boost the morale of millions of Portuguese fans.
"This isn’t the start we wanted, but this is far from over," Ronaldo declared firmly, emphasizing that the main battle at the North American World Cup is still ahead.
Wrapping up his post, the 41-year-old Portuguese leader urged both his teammates and fans to put the disappointment behind them and focus all their energy on turning things around in the group standings.
Reminder: Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored in 10 consecutive matches at major tournaments.
