Portugal Squad Jokes About Looks While Ronaldo Faces Goal Drought

During the pre‑match press conference, Portugal’s Pedro Neto lightened the mood by joking about being the tournament’s most handsome player. He explained the banter was meant to keep the locker‑room atmosphere relaxed.

The conversation quickly shifted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s inability to score against Congo and the anxiety it has caused within the squad. Coaches are now assessing how this goal drought could affect the team’s tactics in upcoming fixtures.