Ibrahimovic: Ronaldo’s Ego Is Holding Portugal Back
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo’s place in Portugal’s starting lineup, accusing the 41-year-old of staying there on reputation rather than form. Speaking after Portugal’s tight win over Croatia, Ibrahimovic argued that reliance on Ronaldo prevents fresh talent like Gonçalo Ramos from shining. He warned that Portugal cannot aim for major honours at the 2026 World Cup if their captain leads the attack at this stage of his career. With a high-stakes last-16 clash against Spain looming, the big question is whether manager Roberto Martinez will stick with experience or unleash a new generation of forwards.
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