Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics (opens original article in a new tab)

Portugal's Dalot said the team prepared for social media criticism before the World Cup, defending Ronaldo's ability to handle backlash and emphasizing the squad's unity.

• Portugal's Dalot said the team prepared for social media criticism before the World Cup
• Dalot defended Ronaldo, saying the squad discussed handling backlash from poor performance
• Ronaldo's experience with criticism was highlighted as a key factor in team confidence