Portugal is seeking its first win in the World Cup after drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The defender Diogo Dalot tried to stop a possible crisis in a press conference on Saturday (20).

What happened?

The statement by João Neves about Cristiano Ronaldo caused discord in Portugal. The midfielder said that Cristiano Ronaldo is just another player to help.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The Portuguese team needs unity and strength to win the World Cup. Diogo Dalot said that the message is clear: we are united and strong.

What's next?

Portugal returns to the field on Tuesday (23) against Uzbekistan. The game takes place at 14h (Brasília time), in Houston, in a match for Group K. | Player | Team | | --- | --- | | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | | Diogo Dalot | Portugal |

The search for victory

The Portuguese team is determined to win its first game in the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Dalot lead the team with strength and unity. The wife of the number 7, Georgina Rodríguez, used social media to mock João Neves' statement. Cristiano Ronaldo put out a calming post that says “Focus on what you can control”.