Ronaldo found himself at the center of a scandal after the 2026 World Cup match
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the main topic of discussion on social media following the 2026 World Cup group stage match against the DR Congo national team. For both teams, this was their opening match of the tournament, and the Portuguese secured a hard-fought victory.
After the final whistle, one of Ronaldo’s actions sparked a strong reaction from fans. As a result, a scandal quickly erupted around the player, and his actions are being actively discussed by social media users.
Users from Africa accused the player of racism based on a video posted about two weeks ago, which has only now begun to spread widely online.
What is Ronaldo being accused of?
In footage taken from the stands during a World Cup match, Ronaldo shakes hands with the captain of the DR Congo national team, then immediately runs to the sideline and washes his hands. The star’s behavior sparked a wave of outrage among African fans.
However, the Portuguese player’s defenders quickly noticed a detail that completely refutes the accusations. During the greeting, Ronaldo shook his opponent’s right hand, while at the sideline he rinsed water off his left hand. The player’s supporters point out that Cristiano was simply practicing basic hygiene.
This was reported by African Comical.
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