Portuguese defender Rúben Dias has stated the national team is deliberately ignoring external criticism surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent performance and benching at the World Cup. The team is choosing to concentrate solely on their progress in the tournament, dismissing what they consider to be disruptive “noise.” This comes after Ronaldo was dropped from the starting lineup in Portugal’s recent match against Switzerland, sparking widespread debate. Despite the controversy, Portugal secured a 6-1 victory. Dias emphasized the team’s unity and commitment to their goals, asserting that they are not distracted by outside opinions. The focus remains on collective performance and advancing in the competition, rather than individual player situations. Portugal is now preparing for their quarter-final match against Morocco.