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Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as a 'total genius' by FIFA for the way he won Portugal's penalty in thrilling Ghana win - as Sunday Oliseh claims 'strikers are getting smarter' around contact in the box

Fifa have said that Cristiano Ronaldo is a 'total genius' for the way he won a controversial penalty against Ghana.

The Portugal striker went down under the challenge of Southampton and Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu in what appeared to be minimal contact.

However, amidst the criticism of the decision to award Portugal the spot kick, Fifa have instead praised the 37-year-old for how he was fouled.

Cristiano Ronaldo won a controversial penalty in Portugal's opening game against Ghana

Sunday Oliseh, who is a member of the Fifa technical study group (TSG), defended Ronaldo and even went as far as praising the Portugal forward.