Portugal’s manager faces criticism after Cristiano Ronaldo does not score in the team’s World Cup opener, a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston. In the match, Ronaldo, 41, fails to find the net as Portugal settles for a draw, according to reports citing frustration with a major tactical decision involving the forward. Both outlets refer to the same incident, using similar language to describe the reaction from observers to the coach’s call. The result leaves Portugal with one point from their first game, while DR Congo also takes a point after finding a way to level the match. The criticism centers on how Ronaldo is used during key moments of the game, with reports highlighting that his failure to score is tied in public discussion to the manager’s decision-making. Details beyond the final score and Ronaldo’s lack of goals are limited in the available summaries.