Analytical video. Henry shoots Ronaldo with harsh words

France’s Thierry Henry, the former star of Arsenal and Barcelona, ​​hit Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo after the draw against Democratic Republic of Congo (1-1) in the first round of the eleventh group of the 2026 FIFA World Cup yesterday, Wednesday evening.

In his analysis of the Portuguese star’s performance, Henry explained that Ronaldo affected the team’s collective harmony, noting that he was more concerned with achieving a personal goal than helping Portugal build smooth and efficient attacks.

After an exciting day where Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland grabbed the headlines with goalscoring moments, Henry noted that… The Portuguese star entered the game wanting to keep up with his rivals, a mindset that ultimately influenced his decision-making.

The Arsenal and Barcelona legend did not hesitate to criticize Ronaldo during Fox’s post-match coverage, saying: “There is something important. It is the team that must score. Because he wants to score, he blocks the back passes, so you see both players and it makes it easier for the team to defend.

According to the newspaper “Brand:“Henry analyzed several attacks, showing how Ronaldo’s movements actually narrowed the spaces for his teammates, rather than creating them.

In particular, he emphasized how the positioning of the 41-year-old football player hindered Bruno Fernandes, the main creative engine of the Portuguese national team.

According to the newspaper, in his analysis, Henry said:A mirror“Look here. The ball is with Portugal and Conceição will receive it. Cristiano Ronaldo has gone through this situation several times. If he made that run (in the opposite direction of the ball), he would force the defender to make a decision to block that area. But because he wants to score, he goes the way of Bruno Fernandes.”

“If he got into that tight space, he’s been in that situation before, the defender would have followed him and it would have been an easy goal for (one touch) Bruno Fernandes. But because he wants to score, he cuts the pass back, so you see the players and it becomes easier for the defense to stop the ball.”

He continued. “Did you see the reaction of Bruno Fernandez there, as if he was saying: “Let the ball roll, go, create space for me to put it in the net.” It didn’t happen.”

For Henry, the main problem is not just a temporary targeted drought. Rather, it’s a systemic flaw in the way Portugal build their attack, with the entire system forced to revolve around one star.