Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Challenge From Fans After World Cup Brace From Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, And Erling Haaland: 'Have 24 Hours to Respond'

Messi vs CR7: Fans have given Cristiano Ronaldo 24 hours to respond after brace from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Messi continued his dream form and scored a brace against Austria, while, Mbappe found the net on two occasions against Iraq and then Norway's Haaland was also in top form as he hit home a brace against Senegal. Apart from Ronaldo, all the other stars have got their name on the scoresheet and that has upset his fans. Ronaldo was not at his best when Portugal took on DR Congo. 

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'Have 24 Hours to Respond' - CR7 Fans

Do Or Die For Portugal

Portugal would take on Uzbekistan in their group-stage game on Tuesday and they would undeniably be under pressure to deliver. Spotlight would be on Ronaldo as he would be expected to come up with the goods. A win would keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts alive. Currently, Colombia tops Group K after a game and are followed by DR Congo. 

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Can Ronaldo rise to the occasion and shut his critics? Can Ronaldo do a Messi against Uzbekistan?