Following Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ronaldo's performance became a focal point for analysis. On a Dutch media outlet NOS program, several guests, including Ten Hag, discussed Ronaldo's form and current situation.
During the program, some commentators noted that while Ronaldo maintained a strong competitive drive, his advancing age had diminished his on-field dominance compared to his prime years. Others suggested his emotions and psychological pressure on the pitch were becoming more pronounced.
Ten Hag remarked: "Elite players' form inevitably declines—it's the natural law of competitive sport. Eventually, everything peaks and fades. I'm curious to see what Ronaldo can still accomplish at this World Cup. I believe he retains opportunities in a tournament like this, since the intensity differs from the Premier League or Champions League. So I still think he's capable of making an impact in certain situations."
He also assessed Portugal's overall strength: "Two years ago, Portugal won the Nations League. They're genuinely a strong team and should have reached at least the semi-finals. But the question is whether Ronaldo's presence makes it work—can the team succeed with him? Of course, everyone hopes he can finally win a major international tournament."
Other guests then asked Ten Hag to address "interesting stories" about Ronaldo: "Does he really take ice baths after matches? How does he maintain his fitness? What exactly does he eat? Does he monitor other players' plates at lunch? Rumors like that."
Ten Hag firmly denied these claims: "I haven't served him meals, and he doesn't check other players' plates. He's always been focused on football. I haven't spoken to him since he left Manchester United. As a coach, team interests always take priority over individual ones, and at that point, continuing wasn't the right situation."
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