{"id":11793,"date":"2026-06-21T19:11:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soccernoticias.com\/blog\/?p=11793"},"modified":"2026-06-21T19:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:11:55","slug":"podcast-world-cup-episode-is-criticism-towards-cristiano-ronaldo-justified-who-should-play-more-conceicao-or-felix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soccernoticias.com\/blog\/podcast-world-cup-episode-is-criticism-towards-cristiano-ronaldo-justified-who-should-play-more-conceicao-or-felix\/","title":{"rendered":"PODCAST: World Cup Episode – Is Criticism Towards Cristiano Ronaldo Justified? Who should play more Conceicao or Felix?"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOPICS Episode 327<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Why Portugal x Uzbekistan is the Sele\u00e7\u00e3o’s most important match in many years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Much like the last World Cup, criticism of Cristiano returns. Is it justified?<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Who should play more Conceicao or Felix?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Ruben Dias blasts the media for Beach controversy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TOPICS Episode 326<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Previewing Portugal’s first two matches in Houston.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Predicting the starting XI and first three subs.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*How many goals will Cristiano score?<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Which Portuguese player will surprise and who will disappoint at WC?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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