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Fernandes faces criticism. Photo: Reuters .

Following Portugal's 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group K of the 2026 World Cup on June 18th, many fans felt that Fernandes hadn't created the right conditions for Ronaldo to maximize his attacking potential. This frustration quickly erupted on the Manchester United star's personal Instagram page.

Under Fernandes' latest post, numerous comments urged the midfielder to pass the ball more to the Portuguese captain. Many argued that Ronaldo remains the team's most important player and deserves greater support from his teammates.

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"Pass the ball to Ronaldo right now," one commenter wrote. Meanwhile, many others emphasized that the current status of Portuguese football owes a great deal to the 41-year-old superstar. Some even asserted that Fernandes' individual achievements could hardly compare to the influence Ronaldo has built with the national team.

Ronaldo failed to score against Congo. Photo: Reuters .

According to reports, Fernandes' post has attracted over 20,000 comments in a short time, and that number continues to grow. Much of the content revolves around the weak connection between him and Ronaldo before the Congo match.

Nevertheless, many have spoken out in defense of Fernandes, arguing that the midfielder always plays for the benefit of the team and makes decisions based on the actual developments of the match. However, the fierce reaction from fans shows that Ronaldo still possesses a special influence and is the name receiving the most attention in the Portuguese squad at the moment.

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Fernandes was criticized for not passing to Ronaldo.