Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal. However, there is a clear divide between the official support from the football federation and public debates regarding whether he should still be a starting player.

C 羅正準備代表葡萄牙參加他的第六次世界盃。然而，足球協會的官方支持與公眾對於他是否應繼續擔任先發球員的爭論之間，存在明顯的分歧。

Ronaldo's international career began on August 20, 2003, against Kazakhstan. Since then, he has scored a record 143 international goals, which has greatly improved the global image of Portuguese football. Despite this, some critics disagree with his current role. For example, former player Antonio Simoes suggested that Ronaldo might prioritize his own fame over team victory, while expert Sofia Oliveira argued that he no longer has the necessary skills to be a main starter for a team competing for a championship.

C 羅的國際球員生涯始於 2003 年 8 月 20 日對陣哈薩克的比賽。從此之後，他創紀錄地攻入 143 個國際賽進球，大大提升了葡萄牙足球的全球形象。儘管如此，部分評論員並不認同他目前的角色。例如，前球員 Antonio Simoes 認為 C 羅可能會將個人名聲置於團隊勝利之上，而專家 Sofia Oliveira 則主張他已不再具備在爭冠球隊中擔任主力的必要技能。

On the other hand, manager Roberto Martinez and teammate Diogo Dalot insist that Ronaldo is still essential. Martinez pointed to Ronaldo's 25 goals in 31 recent games as proof of his continued performance. Furthermore, Dalot emphasized that Ronaldo's mental discipline and professional recovery routines serve as an important example for younger players. Even though the team has won several major matches recently without him, the coaching staff continues to value his experience and mental strength.

另一方面，總教練 Roberto Martinez 與隊友 Diogo Dalot 堅持 C 羅依然至關重要。Martinez 指出 C 羅在近 31 場比賽中攻入 25 球，證明其表現依然穩定。此外，Dalot 強調 C 羅的精神自律與專業恢復流程，為年輕球員樹立了重要榜樣。儘管球隊最近在沒有他的情況下贏得數場重要比賽，但教練組仍持續重視他的經驗與心理強度。

Additionally, the relationship between Ronaldo and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has faced some criticism. The FPF recently partnered with AVA CR7, a recovery company owned by Ronaldo. Although the federation claims this deal follows all rules and is not a conflict of interest, it shows the strong link between the player's personal brand and the national team. FPF President Pedro Proenca stated that the organization is preparing for the time after Ronaldo retires, noting that high projected revenues of €161m for 2026-27 will ensure financial stability.

此外，C 羅與葡萄牙足球協會 (FPF) 之間的關係也面臨一些批評。FPF 最近與 C 羅擁有的恢復公司 AVA CR7 合作。儘管足協聲稱此交易遵循所有規則且不存在利益衝突，但這顯示了球員個人品牌與國家隊之間的強大聯繫。FPF 主席 Pedro Proenca 表示，組織正為 C 羅退休後的時期做準備，並指出 2026-27 年預計 1.61 億歐元的高額收入將確保財務穩定。

Ronaldo continues to be the most important figure in the Portuguese squad as they prepare for their first match against DR Congo on June 17, which will be his final World Cup campaign.

C 羅繼續是葡萄牙陣容中最重要的人物，他們正準備在 6 月 17 日對陣剛果（金）的首場比賽，而這將是他最後一次世界盃征程。