World Cup: ‘How many times has this happened’ – Michael Owen backs Ronaldo to match Lionel Messi

Former England striker, Michael Owen, has chosen not to knock Cristiano Ronaldo, alternatively expressing his enactment for the Portuguese prima to execute astatine par with Lionel Messi successful the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Ronaldo faced important disapproval pursuing Portugal’s 1-1 gully against DR Congo successful their Group K opener connected June 17.

The timing of this effect exacerbated the discomfort for his fans, particularly since conscionable 24 hours earlier, Lionel Messi had netted a hat-trick for Argentina successful their opening lucifer against Algeria.

Owen, who himself was a World Cup prima for England, remains optimistic that the erstwhile Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus subordinate volition soon rediscover his scoring prowess.

In his file for the Daily Mail, helium stated, “Cristiano Ronaldo’s concern was not aided by Lionel Messi’s hat-trick the nighttime earlier Portugal’s match, but I garbage to endorse the disapproval directed astatine him.

“How galore times has helium faced akin situations and silenced his critics successful the pursuing game? If you take to see Ronaldo successful y...