Ronaldo criticizes pitch conditions after frustrating Nations League night
Cristiano Ronaldo blamed poor pitch conditions at Alvalade Stadium for hindering his performance in Portugal's Nations League match against Wales.
Key Takeaways
AICristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr and Portugal forward, complained about the poor condition of the pitch at Sporting's Alvalade Stadium, saying it prevented him from performing at his best during Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Wales.
The Portugal captain blamed the field after a missed scoring opportunity in the 40th minute, when he struck a weak shot and showed visible frustration, clearly pointing to the state of the grass.
Portugal secured a 1-0 victory over Wales, with João Félix scoring the only goal as they began their Nations League title defense.