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‘It’s Not About You’: Thierry Henry Slams Ronaldo After Frustrating World Cup Display
FIFA World Cup: Criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo has mounted following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup. Thierry Henry, the legendary striker who helped France win the 1998 World Cup, questioned Ronaldo's style of play, stating that he should focus on creating opportunities for the team rather than trying to score himself. According to Henry, a mistake by Ronaldo denied Bruno Fernandes a chance to score an easy goal. Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup, failed to score in the opening match.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Portugal’s national football team, struggled during his opening game at the World Cup against DR Congo. Despite being 41 years old, Ronaldo did not manage to score in the game, which ended in a draw with one goal for each side, leading people to doubt his skills. Former French player Thierry Henry, a World Cup winner, criticized Ronaldo, saying that he seemed more concerned about his own achievements rather than those of the whole team.
Speaking on Fox Sports about Ronaldo’s game, Henry mentioned an incident from the second half when Bruno Fernandes could have scored, but was diverted by Ronaldo’s run. Henry said, "The team needs a goal; it’s not just about *you* scoring. Because he wanted to score himself, he got in Bruno Fernandes' way." According to Henry, had Ronaldo made a run towards the six-yard box, the defender would have followed him, creating an easy chance for Bruno Fernandes.
Explaining further, Henry said, "If he had moved towards the six-yard box, the defender would have been forced to make a decision. That would have opened up an easy tap-in opportunity for Bruno Fernandes." "However, Ronaldo moved into the path of the ball, making it easier for the defenders to clear it." He also noted that Bruno Fernandes's reaction was clearly visible at the time; the midfielder wanted Ronaldo to make a forward run to create space, but that did not happen.
