Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has come out to explain why the star forward was in tears after the match that saw Portugal qualify for the quarter-finals of the Euro 2024 Sportsbuddy.ng reports.
Portugal started as favorites but they had to settle for penalties after the match ended 0-0 at Frankfurt Arena. Cristiano Ronaldo, the highest goal scorer in international football, failed to score in the penalty shootout in extra time following Diogo Jota’s foul.
Missed Penalty Drama
Ronaldo took a penalty, and the shot was stopped by Jan Oblak, and Ronaldo cried during the break at the halfway line during the extra time.
Comfort from his friends came next. Nevertheless, Ronaldo rose to the occasion in the jubilating penalty shootout, scoring the first penalty, with Diogo Costa ensuring Portugal emere as the winner.
Mixed Emotions For Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo was quoted by Sport TV saying, “Even the strongest people have their day and I was down, I was sad because the team needed me, initial sadness and joy at the end, that’s football”.
He regretted on missing the chance but praised his team especially the goalkeeper who made critical saves and noted that Slovenia was hard to break down.
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Elma Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister also took to Instagram to provide some perspective to the video and why her brother could not help but cry. This personal view enlightens the level of commitment Ronaldo has as well as the pressure he has during crucial periods.
