'Very weak': Rooney, Quaresma rip into Portugal's star midfield for failing Ronaldo
Portugal’s World Cup exit has intensified scrutiny of Roberto MartÃnez’s side, with Wayne Rooney and Ricardo Quaresma questioning whether the midfield did enough to support Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup. Both argued Portugal’s talented midfield failed to create enough chances, leaving the 41-year-old isolated as Spain ended the Seleção’s campaign in the Round of 16.
Portugal’s World Cup exit has intensified scrutiny of Roberto MartÃnez’s side, with Wayne Rooney and Ricardo Quaresma questioning whether the midfield did enough to support Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup. Both argued Portugal’s talented midfield failed to create enough chances, leaving the 41-year-old isolated as Spain ended the Seleção’s campaign in the Round of 16.
