Portugal's talismanic footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has announced that this European Championship will be his last, admitting that his emotions won't get in the way of his final farewell. Despite a tough tournament, the 39-year-old hasn't scored in the four games played during the competition. However, the team's triumph in their Round of 16 match against Slovenia, thanks to a penalty save by Jan Oblak, brought tears to the captain's eyes. The record-breaking scorer, with 14 goals in European Championships, said his main motivation is to bring joy to his fans and give his all for his team, regardless of the outcome.
The highly anticipated Round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia in EURO 2024 left fans on the edge of their seats as both teams battled for a spot in the quarter-finals. The spotlight, however, fell on Cristiano Ronaldo as he missed a crucial penalty that could have secured the win for Portugal. With the weight of his team's hopes on his shoulders, the 39-year-old forward was unable to convert the spot-kick against Slovenia's Jan Oblak, leaving Portugal and their star player devastated. Despite the disappointment, the match was a testament to the saying that the moment is always bigger than the stars.
19-year-old Turkish forward Arda Guler has been a standout player at Euro 2024, solidifying his place among Europe's elite with a goal and assist in Turkey's 2-1 victory over Austria in the quarter-finals. Guler joins an exclusive club of only three teenagers to score and assist in the same European Championship, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. After a strong season with Real Madrid, Guler is expected to be a key player for the team in the upcoming campaign.
Even the strongest footballers have their bad days and this was evident during Portugal's tense Euros fixture against Slovenia. As the team struggled to break through Slovenia's defense, star player Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in the extra time. In tears, he opened up about the intense pressure he feels while representing his country. However, Ronaldo would eventually redeem himself by scoring in the shootout and securing Portugal's spot in the quarterfinals. Despite announcing that this is his last European Championship, Ronaldo's passion and determination for the sport remains unwavering.
In a thrilling Euro 2024 match between Portugal and Slovenia, two of football's greatest players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, were both denied by goalkeeper Jan Oblak from the penalty spot. Despite breaking down in tears during extra-time, Ronaldo stepped up in the penalty shoot-out to secure Portugal's spot in the quarter-finals. The comparison between Ronaldo and Messi also extends to their penalty records, with Messi boasting a higher conversion rate of 82.8% compared to Ronaldo's 71.4%. However, both players have felt the pain of being denied from the spot by Oblak in the past.
The underdog Georgia team stunned Portugal in a nail-biting match at the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Despite Portugal's star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, dominating the field, it was Georgia's forward Georges Mikautadze who stole the show with his penalty goal. The win not only secures Georgia's spot in the next round, but also adds to the excitement and unpredictability of the tournament. Soccer fans are urging others to subscribe to the action.
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-finals are underway and Portugal will face off against France in a thrilling match, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading his team's charge. The Portuguese superstar overcame tears in their last-16 tie against Slovenia to score during the penalty shootout. However, he will now have to face Kylian Mbappe and his French team, who have secured their spot in the final-eight by knocking out Belgium. Tune in to talkSPORT for live coverage of the game, presented by Hugh Woozencroft and with commentary from Jim Proudfoot and former England captain Stuart Pearce.
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing Euro 2024 will be his last dance at the European Championships. After his team's hard-fought win over Slovenia in the round of 16, Ronaldo expressed his emotions and announced that this will be his final Euro tournament. Despite his missed penalty in the extra time, Portugal managed to secure a 3-0 win on penalties against Slovenia, with Ronaldo stating that he will always give his best for his country's team. The team will now face France in the quarterfinals on July 5.
After a disappointing display in the recent Portugal vs Slovakia match, questions are being raised about Cristiano Ronaldo's ability to perform at the highest level. Despite ultimately helping Portugal to a win via a penalty shootout, the Portuguese media have given him a low rating and are now suggesting that he should be dropped for the crucial upcoming Euro 2024 clash against France. This comes after Ronaldo's not-so-impressive performances since joining a club in Saudi Arabia nearly 18 months ago.
After leading his team to the quarterfinals, legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39 years old, has officially announced that this will be his last European Championship. Despite his passion for the sport, Ronaldo declared that his biggest motivation now is to make people happy. This bittersweet news adds a somber undertone to Portugal's journey in the Euros, as fans come to terms with the reality that this may be their hero's final act on the European championship stage.