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Portugal United After 1-1 Draw, Dalot Defends Ronaldo

6/21/2026

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Portugal defender Diogo Dalot said the squad will stay united after a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, warned that some fans are rooting against Portugal and defended forward Cristiano Ronaldo as capable of handling criticism.
Dalot said the squad limited exposure to social-media backlash by keeping private talks off public platforms.
A team official said early setbacks are positive because they help address problems quickly.

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Portugal defender Diogo Dalot said the squad will stay united after a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, warned that some fans are rooting against Portugal and defended forward Cristiano Ronaldo as capable of handling criticism.
Dalot said the squad limited exposure to social-media backlash by keeping private talks off public platforms.
A team official said early setbacks are positive because they help address problems quickly.