Zlatan Ibrahimovic slams Ronaldo after Portugal's win over Croatia

Portugal edged past Croatia 1-0 thanks to a 68th‑minute penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo, securing a place in the World Cup round of 16 against Spain. The Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic took to social media to denounce Ronaldo’s continued selection, arguing that the 41‑year‑old’s presence hampers the team’s progress.

Ibrahimovic suggested the Portuguese squad should give more opportunities to younger talents. The outspoken remarks have sparked a fresh debate ahead of the knockout stage.