Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo humiliated by his former coach!

A bombshell statement from Portugal’s former head coach about Cristiano Ronaldo is already setting the football world alight ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite still posting impressive numbers with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is going through a challenging spell. With his club struggling in the title race and massive expectations building ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the pressure continues to mount on the Portuguese superstar.

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But in recent hours, it’s Luiz Felipe Scolari’s comments that are making the biggest waves in the football world. The former Portugal boss declared:

“He will never be a superstar on the level of Messi or Ronaldinho; he never possessed their genius.”

This bold statement instantly reignites the debate over CR7’s footballing legacy, just months before a World Cup where the spotlight will once again be on him.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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