Things are down to the utter wire with the Round of 16 clash between Slovenia and Portugal, down to the penalties. Both teams have been outstanding so far in the contest as they look to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s side had a golden chance to pick up the win in the first half of extra time as Diogo Jota was fouled inside the box.
With the referee signaling towards the spot, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to the plate to take the penalty. It seems pressure got the better of CR7 as he tried to smash the ball into the right corner. Jan Oblak, who has been exceptional between the posts for his team, denied Ronaldo as he leaped in to stop the ball.
Cristiano Ronaldo seemed inconsolable after the miss as his teammates tried to console him. Fans in the stadium looked stunned as Ronaldo almost broke down after missing the chance. With the image displayed on the big screen, CR7’s mother too could not contain her emotions as she was seen crying in the stands.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is crying, his mother is also crying. I cannot take this 💔💔💔#tapmad #HojaoADFree #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/u9vnpGGOSh
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 1, 2024
Fans too got emotional after seeing the pair in tears with many fans expressing their views on CR7 missing the penalty. With the game getting to the penalties, people seemed glued to the edge of their seats in what could have been Cristiano Ronaldo’s last international game.
Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down after missing crucial penalty
One fan claimed Cristiano Ronaldo was putting too much pressure on himself after missing the penalty. He then added that with the player being the captain he needs to keep the pressure in check.
Wow… Ronaldo on the field crying hysterically after a missed penalty and there’s still 15 minutes left. The Captain… what’s the response from the team now? He looks like he’s putting too much pressure on himself pic.twitter.com/PXCSuesoXz
— Stu Holden (@stuholden) July 1, 2024
One fan claimed things shouldn’t end this way as they shared a video of Cristiano’s mother crying after her son missed the penalty. Fans witnessed similar scenes during the 2022 World Cup where Cristiano Ronaldo seemed inconsolable after his team was knocked out against Monaco.
Even Ronaldo's mom is crying. Why does it have to go in this way man pic.twitter.com/EN4uGTWgOp
— Dr Yash (@YashRMFC) July 1, 2024
One fan understood the feeling behind the Portuguese skipper’s emotions. They claimed it was hard to see their favorite player break down on such a big stage.
There is nothing worse for a Football fan than seeing your favorite player miss a penalty in a big stage. Ronaldo is crying, understandably. pic.twitter.com/h2QCcw2TV3
— Gina (@Serginaoo) July 1, 2024
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However, one fan was not pleased with Cristiano Ronaldo breaking down on the field. The fan claimed it was embarrassing to see the player cry for the missed penalty with over 15 minutes left in the contest.
Ronaldo crying his eyes out after missing a penalty when there’s 15 minutes left to play is the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever seen on a football pitch.
— Harvey 🏴🦅 (@Wheddsta) July 1, 2024
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With emotions running high Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa out on a shot-stopping masterclass during the penalty shootout. Costa stopped all three shots from Slovenia to help his team secure a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.