Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics ahead of sixth World Cup with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics ahead of sixth World Cup with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo his back at critics as he prepares for a SIXTH World Cup campaign with Portugal.

The 41-year-old has been subject to long-standing criticism over his place in the Portugal squad, with questions being asked about whether they would be better off without him.

Despite that, Ronaldo is expected to play a big role for Portugal this summer as he prepares for a sixth World Cup campaign.

Speaking to reporters ahead of their opening game against DR Congo, on Wednesday (June 17), he laughed off a suggestion that he wasn’t physically ready.

“Physically, I’m fine,” Ronaldo replied, before poking fun at those asking. “Haven’t you been watching the matches?”

Ronaldo hasn’t scored a goal for Portugal since his brace in their 2-2 World Cup qualifier draw against Hungary last October.