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Former Chelsea Player Claims Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goals In World Cup Qualifier Aren’t A Big Deal

Craig Burley isn't a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo's goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the biggest players in the sport of soccer to this day. The Al-Nassr player has recently been showing off his remarkable abilities for his International home team, Portugal.

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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner put on an outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Portugal recently won 5-0 against Armenia, with Ronaldo scoring two sensational goals against the opposition.

However, Craig Burley remains unimpressed with Ronaldo’s achievements. The former Chelsea player stated that his great performances against teams like Armenia and Liechtenstein aren’t a big deal. He also questioned his contribution when it comes to playing against bigger teams.

“He scored goals, a lot of them all the time. He had some success in the Nations League. Yes, that replaces the international friendlies, It’s not really a big deal. He scores a lot of these goals in and at this stage of his career against Armenia and the Lichtenstein and other teams like that,”

Cristiano Ronaldo Is Still Scoring Big At His Age

Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring bangers for his club and country, Al-Nassr and Portugal. The Manchester United Legend’s commitment to his performances has been inspiring. Even at 40 years old, Ronaldo is making big plays.

We saw him perform exceptionally in the Nations League. Ronaldo even scored in the finals against Spain and took home another International trophy for his country with a smile on his face. His recent performance against Armenia also proves he’s got it more than ever, with goals that are a stunning sight to witness.

Ronaldo’s Portugal teammates Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo also ended up hitting the back of the net against Armenia. We’re sure he’s proud of the way he’s playing at his age.

Will Ronaldo Be Ready For The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fans are applauding Cristiano Ronaldo’s commitment to perform and show up for his team. We’ve seen him backing up the fans’ faith in him recently as well. However, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether he will be able to perform big-time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

We all witnessed his heartbreak in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final game against Morocco. Ronaldo shed tears after a crushing loss that eliminated Portugal and crushed his hopes of winning the World Cup for his country. Many fans are hoping that he’s prepared to give it his all come next year and perform at the highest level against many other big teams.

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