Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has stirred reactions online after appearing to endorse criticism of Bruno Fernandes following Portugal’s underwhelming opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal were expected to kick off their campaign with a comfortable victory but were instead held to a surprise draw by DR Congo, who claimed the first World Cup point in their history.
João Neves gave Roberto Martínez’s side an early lead inside five minutes, raising hopes of a dominant display. However, DR Congo refused to back down and drew level before the break through Yoane Wissa, holding on to secure a memorable result.
The performance of Portugal’s star players quickly came under scrutiny after the match. Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to make an impact and failed to register a shot on target, extending his goal drought in major international tournaments to 10 matches.
Bruno Fernandes also faced criticism for his display in midfield, with many fans questioning his effectiveness in the number 10 role.
Amid the backlash, Katia Aveiro drew attention after liking an Instagram post that mocked the Manchester United midfielder.
The post read:
“This one here is the Raphinha for Portugal. Too much popcorn for the national team.”
Her interaction with the post quickly went viral, with fans debating whether it reflected frustration within Ronaldo’s camp or was simply a casual social media activity.
The incident has added another layer of intrigue to Portugal’s World Cup campaign as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing start and reignite hopes of challenging for the title.
