Cristiano Ronaldo’s heartbreaking miss 🥅
Yesterday was a tough day for Cristiano Ronaldo. With extra time approaching in the round of 16 against Slovenia, he was faced with a golden opportunity to put Portugal ahead. Standing 12 yards from goal, ready to take the penalty, everyone expected him to make it.
As Ronaldo took the shot, the air seemed to stop. But Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a remarkable save. The ball went over the bar, and that was it. There was no goal. Ronaldo, known for his resilience and fiery spirit, could not hold back tears. He was devastated and overwhelmed by the deflection.
In a heartbreaking scene, his teammates surrounded him and tried to console him. Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot was right there, whispering words of encouragement. Even Ronaldo’s mother Maria was spotted in the stands, weeping as she watched her son’s struggles.
Commentators were taken aback by the intensity of the moment. The BBC’s Gary Lineker couldn’t help but comment on the palpable emotion, while Micah Richards praised Dalot’s support. Online, opinions were mixed. Some fans sympathized, while others couldn’t resist mocking Ronaldo.
But as always, Ronaldo had the last laugh. When the game went into a penalty shootout after a scoreless extra time, he was Portugal’s first player to score and unerringly slotted the ball into the corner. Portugal won thanks to Ronaldo’s rebound and a heroic save from goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
This shows that even legends go through tough times, but what matters is how they overcome them!
