Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo (opens original article in a new tab)

Portugal defender Diogo Dalot defended his team against critics and Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming some people are against Portugal's World Cup success and the team is avoiding social media backlash to stay focused.

• Diogo Dalot responded to critics who he claims are rooting against Portugal's World Cup campaign
• Dalot defended Cristiano Ronaldo from scrutiny over his performance in the tournament
• The Portuguese team is isolating itself from social media criticism to maintain focus