Chicharito praised Ronaldo for his performance in the match against Croatia, highlighting his speed and ability to score.
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker, Javier Hernández, known as Chicharito, commented on the performance of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Portugal and Croatia, which the Portuguese won 2-1. Ronaldo, team captain, scored a goal from a penalty in the 68th minute, once again demonstrating his value on the pitch. Chicharito said: "After the first match, Ronaldo received a lot of criticism. In the second match, he had his opportunities and scored, as always. At 41 years old, with 976 goals under his belt, he is still running backwards at a speed of 30 km/h. Today he silenced everyone again. He is an example for everyone." Chicharito's words aired on FOX Sports, underlining his admiration for the Portuguese legend.
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