Unai Simon Warns of Cristiano Ronaldo's Threat in WC

Ahead of the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 encounter on July 6, Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon expressed the need to be cautious of Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who is noted for his dangerous presence within the penalty area. At 41 years old, Ronaldo is the oldest captain participating in the tournament and has netted three goals across four matches.

He made history by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups and is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner. His recent performance included a crucial penalty goal in a 2-1 comeback victory against Croatia, which secured Portugal's advancement.

Simon acknowledged that while Ronaldo may not possess the same speed as he did six or seven years ago, he remains a significant threat, particularly when inside the box, as evidenced by his brace against Uzbekistan in the group stage.