Ronaldo answers critics as Portugal finally fire! | Straight Yellow

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and review another huge day of tournament action.

The boys discuss Cristiano Ronaldo finally getting on the scoresheet with two goals as Portugal claim their first win, whether the Ronaldo story is alive again, how Portugal used him, and why the celebration around him felt like a major World Cup moment.

They also break down the Socceroos' training base in Oakland, Matt Leckie's injury, Tony Popovic's likely selection calls, Volpato's impact role, what the Paraguay game means for Australian football, the growth of MLS, lessons for the A-League, France's quality, Norway and Haaland, England vs Ghana, and questions from the Fanatics crowd in San Francisco.

0:00 - Intro from San Francisco

0:29 - Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and San Francisco stories

2:29 - Socceroos training base and Oakland football scene

5:00 - Matt Leckie injury and Paraguay selection options

7:34 - Volpato, Popovic changes and bench impact

9:50 - What Paraguay means for Australian football

11:14 - MLS growth and lessons for Australian football

18:29 - Ronaldo scores twice and Portugal's first win

21:51 - France, Norway, Haaland and World Cup results

24:39 - Today's previews and Socceroos fan questions

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