Roy Keane clearly identifies three things missing from Cristiano Ronaldo and advises Portugal that if they hope to win the 2026 World Cup, they must prioritize the team over the star player.
On 11 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Roy Keane, the legendary Irish midfielder for Manchester United, who is now a renowned football analyst, clearly pointed out three things Cristiano Ronaldo has lost. He advised the Portuguese national team that if they aim for the 2026 World Cup title, they must select the team before the famous player.
Roy Keane said, "Honestly, I think we can no longer pretend not to see what is happening. That is not the form expected from a key player for Portugal at the World Cup. Ronaldo's missed chance in his latest game was bad enough, but what worries me more are other things: the sharpness is gone, the movement is gone, the intensity is gone."
"People keep talking about Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation, but the World Cup is not decided by fame. It is decided by players who can perform now. Portugal has one of the strongest teams in this tournament, with hungry young players full of energy who can decide matches on their own."
"At some point, the coach must be decisive because you cannot build a team based on what Ronaldo was five or ten years ago. You must build a team based on what he is today. He remains a legend and can still create great moments. But if Portugal is serious about winning the World Cup, they must stop relying on the reputation of one player and start believing in the quality of the entire squad."