World Cup 2026: João Neves’ girlfriend deals against Cristiano Ronaldo

“Should retire”

Portugal star’s girlfriend attacks Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal disappointed in their first appearance and only played a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Afterwards, emotions apparently run high – but not among the players.

Unrest in Portugal: With a blatant call for superstar to resign Cristiano Ronaldo The girlfriend of his teammate João Neves sparked a lot of insults and abuse on social media. The eternal dispute between supporters and critics of “CR7” also threatens the Portuguese team Football World Cup to reach. And that while the mood among the Iberians is already tense after the disappointing 1-1 draw in the first group game against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Under a photo with her partner that actress Madalena Aragão posted on Instagram in 2025, a Ronaldo supporter commented after the weak start: “Your friend is an idiot. Tell him to pass the ball to my ‘GOAT’ (The Greatest of All Time).”

Neves’ partner then became clear and replied: “Tell your ‘GOAT’ to come in pension go. He’s very stubborn!” Since then, 20-year-old Aragão has been heavily insulted by Ronaldo supporters in the comments section of her Instagram account.

The Portuguese are already very uneasy after the false start to the World Cup. Ronaldo, now 41 years old, is still in the national team. Since the weak start to the World Cup, there has been a lot of discussion in the media and on social networks about whether the team’s superstar is not too old for high demands and whether Portugal coach Roberto Martinez should replace him with another striker. Ronaldo’s teammates on the offensive seem inhibited because top dog Ronaldo always has to give the ball to him. In the game against Congo, he took away a top scoring opportunity from the better-positioned Bruno Fernandes and instead looked for the finish himself. Fernandes shrugged his shoulders, perplexed.