After Slovenia secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Portugal on Tuesday, courtesy of goals from Adam Cerin and Timi Elsnik, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome by storming down the tunnel following the game
Reports from Mirror reveals Portugal’s shocking 2-0 defeat to Slovenia left Cristiano Ronaldo visibly displeased on Tuesday. Adam Cerin and Timi Elsnik’s goals sealed the stunning victory, marking Roberto Martinez’s first loss since assuming charge of Portugal last year.
The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner, who missed the previous match against Sweden for holiday, returned to the starting lineup but failed to leave a significant mark. His frustration was evident as he stormed off the pitch post-game, gesticulating in apparent anger.
Amidst the fallout, Portugal defender Joao Cancelo stirred controversy by implying that Cristiano Ronaldo’s prime had passed and that the national team’s success wasn’t solely reliant on him as reported by Sports Buddy
Amid speculation that this year’s Euros could mark the Portuguese final appearance at a major tournament for Portugal, with his captaincy during their 2016 victory, Frank Leboeuf, a seasoned winner of both the Euros and the World Cup with France, suggests Portugal’s chances of clinching the title again hinge on dropping Al-Nassr superstar from the squad.
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For me, Portugal are actually one of the contenders for this summer’s European Championships,” Leboeuf told BetVictor.
“I actually think they can win the Euros, but only if Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t play. You cannot take away anything that he has done for football just because he has gone to retire in the Saudi League.
“I want to thank him for taking the sport to another level, but there is an end for everyone. He has every right to play in Saudi Arabia, although I’m not sure he needed even more money! It annoys me when I hear Cristiano Ronaldo saying that the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1.