Ronaldo’s Sister Backs Fans Criticising Fernandes After Portugal’s DR Congo Draw

Portugal played out a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener. An Instagram post slating captain Bruno Fernandes gained traction online when Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, liked it. The original post complained that Fernandes vanishes in big moments and fails to lead the team under pressure. Ronaldo’s other sister, Elma, also weighed in, saying Portugal had been “robbed” of victory. Former England striker Jay Bothroyd added fuel to the debate on Sky Sports. He suggested Ronaldo should accept a substitute role and argued that chasing Messi’s legacy may be hurting Portugal’s balance.

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