Cristiano Ronaldo's Role in Portugal's World Cup Team

Cristiano Ronaldo's involvement with Portugal is set to cause debate.

Cristiano Ronaldo may harm Portugal's chances at the World Cup because he dominates the team, according to John Barnes.

The 41-year-old forward is playing in his sixth World Cup and is still important to Portugal's plans. However, he no longer plays at the highest level after moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022.

Ronaldo is expected to lead Portugal, but critics say his presence might be bad for the team because he doesn't work hard off the ball and demands a lot of attention.

Portugal has never won the World Cup, but they have a lot of talented players, including Bruno Fernandes and some PSG Champions League winners.

John Barnes thinks Ronaldo could hurt Portugal's chances because he's not as good as he used to be. Barnes said, 'I don't think Ronaldo will make a big difference in a 90-minute game like he used to.'

Barnes believes that if one player, like Ronaldo, dominates the team, it won't help other players like Bruno Fernandes. He thinks this is because everything is about Ronaldo, which won't help the team.

At the last World Cup, Portugal's boss dropped Ronaldo for a game against Switzerland, and his replacement scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win.

Roberto Martinez still thinks Ronaldo is key to Portugal's plans.

Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Nations League in 2025, scoring a crucial goal in the final against Spain.

Martinez thinks Ronaldo is still a big asset to the team, despite his age. He likes Ronaldo's movement, timing, and finishing, which can influence the opposing team's defense.

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