World Cup: Why Cristiano Ronaldo still starts for Portugal – Toni Kroos

Former Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has provided insight into why Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be a starter for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
At the age of 41, Ronaldo began the match for Portugal in their 1-1 draw against DR Congo on Wednesday, June 17.
Despite playing the entire 90 minutes, the Al-Nassr forward struggled to make a significant impact as Roberto Martinez’s team was held to a draw by DR Congo.
During the match, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded only 25 touches, with five occurring inside the penalty area.
Kroos, who spent four seasons playing alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid, has given the reason why the five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains a starter for Po...