Owen Backs Ronaldo Amid Criticism in World Cup Draw
Michael Owen, a former England striker, chose to support Cristiano Ronaldo instead of criticizing him after Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup on June 17. This result intensified the discomfort among fans, especially as Lionel Messi had just scored a hat trick for Argentina in their match against Algeria.
Owen, writing in his column for the Daily Mail, stated that he remains optimistic about Ronaldo, who has faced significant criticism for his performance. He noted that Ronaldo's situation does not aid Messi's recent success.
Despite Ronaldo's inclusion in the lineup, he struggled to make an impact, failing to score from three shots, marking his 10th consecutive appearance in a major tournament without a goal.
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