Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing draw with DR Congo at the World Cup sparked criticism, but Piers Morgan defended him.
What happened?
The Portuguese star failed to influence the game despite his team's dominance in possession.
Why it matters for Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo's performance raised questions about his edge, with many feeling his best years are behind him at 41.
What comes next?
Morgan predicted Ronaldo would take the criticism as motivation for further matches, and he once again defended his opinion that Ronaldo is the GOAT.
Piers Morgan called the reaction unfair, stating the entire team delivered a mediocre performance.
The best chance for Ronaldo came in the second half when he tried to chip it in after receiving a pass by Francisco Conceição.
The ball went just past the goal post, prompting criticism from fans and pundits, who felt Ronaldo could have chosen to pass the ball to an open Bruno Fernandes in the box.
Morgan also took a swipe at Lionel Messi, referring to him as the "GOAT at missing penalties" after his early penalty miss against Austria.
Messi responded by netting twice and helping Argentina win 2-0, surpassing the record of scoring 17 goals in World Cups and becoming the top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.
This reinforced Messi's illustrious career and gave the GOAT debate more to discuss, with Ronaldo looking to make amends in Portugal's next game.
The GOAT debate will continue, with Morgan's defense of Ronaldo and criticism of Messi adding fuel to the fire.
Ronaldo's next performance will be crucial in determining his standing in the debate, and fans will be watching closely to see how he responds to the criticism.
The World Cup has always been a stage for the best players to shine, and this year's tournament is no exception, with Ronaldo and Messi at the center of the discussion.
As the tournament progresses, one thing is certain - the GOAT debate will only intensify, with Ronaldo and Messi at the forefront of the conversation.