Nicky Butt Calls Ronaldo a "Massive Problem" for Portugal

Nicky Butt, a former Manchester United player, expressed concerns regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's influence on the Portugal national football team. He labeled Ronaldo, who is currently playing for Al Nassr, as a "massive problem" for the squad.

This statement came after Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where Ronaldo's performance was scrutinized. Despite the criticism, Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez defended his choice not to substitute Ronaldo during the match, avoiding direct questions about Ronaldo's performance in the post-match press conference.

Butt suggested that Ronaldo's ego could be detrimental to the team's dynamics, recalling similar issues during Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. The match saw around 20,000 Portuguese fans in attendance, with approximately 18,000 supporting Ronaldo, indicating his significant fanbase.