Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after missing penalty for Portugal in Slovenia Euro 2024 clash
Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after missing a penalty for Portugal in their Euro 2024 showdown with Slovenia on Monday night.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after missing a penalty for Portugal in their Euro 2024 showdown with Slovenia on Monday night.
Roberto Martinez's side were given the chance to open the scoring from 12 yards after Diogo Dalot was bundled down inside the box.
Ronaldo stepped up, ready to seize his moment having failed to score a goal at the competition so far.
But the Al-Nassr star, a man who has so often stolen the headlines over the years, saw his effort brilliantly saved by Jan Oblak.
Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after missing a penalty for Portugal in their Euro 2024 showdown with Slovenia on Monday night.
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Ronaldo was devastated, utterly devastated after being denied.
The 39-year-old was supported by his team-mates, who rushed to console the forward.
Diogo Dalot, who played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United, was on the scene.
To make matters worse, images of the Al-Nassr star blubbing were shown on the big screens at the Frankfurt Arena.
Pat Nevin, commentating on BBC Radio 5 Live, believes the penalty shouldn't have been given in the first place.
"I have to say, I think a bit of justice has been done there," he said.
"It's a very tough penalty on Slovenia.
"It's as good of a penalty kick as you'll see, he's leathered it.
"What a save. What a moment."
Nevin also had some strong words for Ronaldo, saying the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon star needed to 'get his head right'.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was consoled by his Portugal team-mates after missing a penalty in Slovenia Euro 2024 clash
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"Ronaldo did all of the things he was supposed to do there," he added.
"He missed a penalty kick. He shouldn't be in tears. Get your head right."
Martin Keown, speaking on BBC One, has a degree of sympathy for Ronaldo.
He says the football icon has the weight of a whole country on his shoulders, which may explain why he fluffed his lines.
"I think he is professional enough, as we know, to get on with the game," he said.
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Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't believe it after seeing his penalty for Portugal saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak
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Fans on X couldn't believe it either, with many feeling Ronaldo should retire from football after so many years of playing at the highest level.
"Ronaldo is finished he should retire cos the Cristiano we knew doesn't miss like this," said one user.
A second said: "Ronaldo please retire man. This is not how i want to remember my goat."
A third reacted by saying: "Ronaldo is done. If he has any respect for Portugal National team, he will retire. Man is doing more harm than good to the team!!"
And a fourth said: "I love Ronaldo but it’s time for him to retire from international football. He’s holding Portugal back."