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Former Super Eagles and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has revealed how Portugal can get the best out of Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 41-year-old is in his final World Cup, his last chance to lift the only trophy that has eluded him in a trophy-laden career. After a poor outing in the friendly against Nigeria, Roberto Martinez opted to start the Al-Nassr striker against DR Congo.<\/p>\n While Portugal had most of the possession, they barely created clear-cut chances, leaving the five-time Ballon d’Or winner scrambling for crumbs.<\/p>\n Joao Neves broke the deadlock with a header before Yoane Wissa responded with a bullet header on the stroke of half-time, in what was DR Congo’s first goal at a World Cup.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013\u00a0Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The aftermath of the game saw the football world divided in opinion on who to blame for the poor display of football by a team that has arguably the best midfield of any nation at the Copa Mundial.<\/p>\n Oliseh, speaking on the Global Football Insights show<\/a><\/strong>, opined that the best way to allow the ex-Real Madrid winger to flourish is to limit his minutes on the pitch.<\/p>\n \u201cRonaldo is exceptional, but he’s gone from being a great dribbler to being a fox in the box. He’s adapted his game to fit his age. He’s very fit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cBut at the World Cup, they don’t need the fox in the box anymore.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it’s better he plays 35 minutes where he can give a 100% than try to play through 90 minutes and not be at his best.<\/p>\n \u201cThis team is very young, and they’re creative. For that reason, they need movements in attack. He’s taking a place that’s very strategic.<\/p>\n \u201cStrikers don’t have to always wait for balls in the modern age. He has scored loads of goals, but there’s a reason they tell footballers to start writing footballers when they get to 33.<\/p>\n \u201cYou cannot think you want to play forever. At some point, he has to stop,\u201d the AFCON 1994 winner concluded<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Portugal will play against Uzbekistan next Tuesday at the Houston Stadium. You can confirm the kick-off time here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/25kdxAq3KBSTGFIeecyW58S22o8=\/1692x1128\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F06%2Fimago1078607017.jpg\")
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