Portugal’s squad is dealing with internal blame after a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, with claims circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo is being deliberately denied the ball. Multiple reports describe a dispute in which team-mates are accused of failing to pass to Ronaldo during the match. The reports also link the wider tensions to remarks attributed to Ronaldo’s sister, which are said to have sparked or amplified a blame game within the group. Coverage characterizes the controversy as talk of a “civil war,” reflecting the intensity of the allegations rather than confirming any formal dispute. The accounts focus on on-field frustrations tied to passing and chance creation, alongside the discussion that followed the result. While the reports cite accusations made by or circulating within the team, they do not provide independent evidence of wrongdoing or confirm any disciplinary process. The situation remains framed as internal disagreement stemming from match dynamics and subsequent commentary, with attention on how the Portugal camp manages tensions ahead of future fixtures.