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·7 April 2026
Congolese sports minister tells Ronaldo he will be crying at 2026 World Cup
Congolese sports minister tells Ronaldo he will be crying at 2026 World Cup | OneFootball
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s sports minister has issued a pointed message to Cristiano Ronaldo after the country ended an absence of about 52 years from the World Cup finals.
Congolese supporters gathered on Sunday in People’s Palace Square to celebrate qualification with Minister for Sport Didier Bodembo. Africa Top Sports carried his remarks, in which he said reaching the finals was not easy and that the team fought hard.
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DR Congo have been drawn in Group 11 alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Bodembo then set his sights on their opening assignment, saying Ronaldo will be in tears in DR Congo’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.
He also urged the nation to unite behind the team, insisting they should aim higher than simply taking part on the global stage.
Source: Goal.com
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