Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics

Diogo Dalot has said Portugal took time before the World Cup to prepare for any potential backlash on social media, adding that having a player like Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad meant they needed to.

Critics took aim at Portugal and Ronaldo following their opening 1-1 draw with Congo DR .

Former France and Arsenal forward Thierry Henry was among those who called out Ronaldo , saying "the team needs to score, not you need to score."

Manchester United defender Dalot has defended his Portugal teammate, explaining that the entire squad had discussed the prospect of social media backlash should…