Ronaldo's World Cup Presence More Curse Than Blessing

While Lionel Messi's participation in the 2026 World Cup at age 39 continues Argentina's hopes, the presence of veterans like Cristiano Ronaldo (41), Luka Modric, and Edin Dzeko highlights the tournament's trend toward older players. Several goalkeepers including Manuel Neuer, Craig Gordon, and Guillermo Ochoa, all aged 40+, will also compete.

However, Jonathan Wilson suggests that Portugal's obsession with Ronaldo's celebrity status may prove more of a curse than a blessing, potentially undermining the team's performance on the field. beltedkingfisher.blog