Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao has stated that his teammates felt no pressure to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo during their World Cup opener, despite scrutiny over the veteran star's role. The comments come after Portugal's lackluster performance in their first match of the tournament.
Speaking to reporters, Conceicao emphasized that the team's focus remains on collective success rather than individual players. He noted that Ronaldo, at 41 years old, continues to be a key figure but that the squad operates as a unit.
The Portuguese team is preparing for their next group stage match, with Conceicao's remarks aimed at dispelling any notion of internal tension. The exact date of the opener and opponent were not specified in the source article.
