Joao Cancelo has publicly defended both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, asserting that the two prominent football figures have no need to prove themselves to critics during the 2026 World Cup. These comments came ahead of Portugal’s fixture against Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo has faced considerable scrutiny following his performance in the 1-1 draw against Congo.
The Portuguese captain has now entered a streak of ten consecutive matches without scoring in major international tournaments with Portugal, encompassing both the World Cup and the European Championship. This represents the longest goal-less run of his international career. Separately, Neymar has been sidelined from Brazil’s World Cup participation due to a calf injury.
Despite this, expectations suggest he will be fit enough to feature in the final group stage match against Scotland. Despite the differing circumstances surrounding both players, Joao Cancelo maintained his belief in their capabilities. He expressed confidence that neither Ronaldo nor Neymar should be overly concerned with the criticism they have received from pundits and observers.
Cancelo’s defense suggests that their current form or recent performances should not diminish their standing or impact on the team’s overall success at the tournament.
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