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'Messi, Messi' chants follow Ronaldo after Portugal's draw against DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo faced a challenging start to his World Cup 2026 journey, failing to score for Portugal in a 1-1 draw. Following the match, Democratic Republic of the Congo fans chanted Lionel Messi's name, a stark contrast to Messi's recent hat-trick. Ronaldo, however, maintained his composure, responding with a smile and applause.

18 Jun 2026 9:32 am