'Ronaldo Can Never Become Messi,' Says Former English Footballer

(Digital Itla) A former English footballer demanded Cristiano Ronaldo resign and sit out due to his poor performance. Former English footballer Jay Bothroyd criticized Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that he can never become Messi and should now leave the captaincy and sit out. He said that Ronaldo should no longer be a part of the starting lineup but should instead be included as a substitute in the final moments. According to Jay Bothroyd, Ronaldo is proving to be detrimental rather than beneficial to the team. Defending the captain, Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez stated that pulling Ronaldo off the field is not the right decision at a time when the team needs a goal. It is worth noting that following a disappointing performance in the first match of the FIFA World Cup, Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo is facing criticism. Participating in the mega event for the sixth time, Ronaldo failed to live up to expectations in the first match. Following the match against Congo, Ronaldo admitted that his team did not expect a 1-1 draw. In the World Cup, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland played crucial roles in their respective teams' successes by scoring goals in their opening matches, but Ronaldo failed to score. Portugal's star footballer Ronaldo joined the list of players competing in six World Cups along with Messi. However, a day after Argentina's captain Messi scored a hat-trick, Ronaldo missed several opportunities during his match. Notably, Portugal now desperately needs a victory in the match against Uzbekistan, only after which Ronaldo's team will be able to reach the next stage.