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'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle

'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
BBC Sport Wednesday 17 June 2026, 21:42 UTC 1 min read
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Three football superstars delivered for their countries on the sport's biggest stage on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener.

Three football superstars delivered for their countries on the sport's biggest stage on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
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