Conceição: No obligation to pass ball to Ronaldo (opens original article in a new tab)

Francisco Conceição said Portugal's team does not feel obligated to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that decisions are made instinctively and Ronaldo's role is to help the team like any other player.

• Francisco Conceição stated Portugal's team does not feel obligated to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Conceição emphasized that Ronaldo's role is to help the team, similar to other players, and that decisions are made instinctively during matches.
• Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR in their opening match and faces Uzbekistan in their next Group K game.