- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after missing penalty against Slovenia in Euro 2024 round of 16.
- Ronaldo’s emotional reaction was triggered by seeing his mother, Dolores Aveiro, crying in the stands.
- Despite the setback, Portugal won in a penalty shootout with Ronaldo scoring.
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has stirred emotions online after a video surfaced of him in tears upon noticing his mother crying following his missed penalty during Portugal’s Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Slovenia.
The emotional moment occurred in extra time when Ronaldo, attempting to put Portugal ahead, failed to convert from the penalty spot.
Despite the miss, Portugal eventually secured victory via a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, with Slovenia missing all three of their attempts.
Ronaldo, along with teammates Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, successfully netted their penalties, ensuring Portugal’s progression to the next stage of the tournament.
The heart-wrenching scene captured Ronaldo’s raw emotions as he looked up at his visibly disappointed mother during a pep talk from manager Roberto Martinez.
Netizens Reactions…
mhiz__alyssa said; “Honestly I’ve ran out of words to describe this man!! He made me generate love for football. I started watching Football because of him. A man with complete commitment and dedication, passion and Greatness. As far as football is concerned, Ronaldo is the Greatest Ever To Play Football ⚽✅💯🐐
Not an Opinion, but FACT ❤️❤️.”
kastropee_ said; “Love from mothers❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏”
williamswillimarley said; “Second greatest after Messi. Cry no more king 👑.”
mc_odiegwu said; “After all this he still played another penalty Omo 👏👏👏a true king 👑 all hail second greatest.”
painters.ng said; “This 1 na woman oo😂.”
mister_norberts said; “You can’t completely tell the history of football without CR7. Give him the spotlights and accolades 🔥👏👏.”
ozzee22 said; “I don’t blame him,imagine waking up as Ronaldo,he can’t even believe the type of life his living ❤️✊🏽🙌🏾.”
damixomd said; “Like him or hate him… the story of football can not be told without mentioning this guy name. @cristiano is the real GOAT.”
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