Cristiano Ronaldo experienced a dramatic moment during Portugal’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the European Championship. The star missed a penalty in extra time against Slovenia and broke down in tears during the match. CR7 explained his emotions and confirmed his farewell to the competition.
– It is without a doubt my last Euro. But I am not moved by that, I am moved by everything that football implies. By the enthusiasm I have for the game, by the enthusiasm of seeing my supporters, my family, the affection that people have for me – said Robozão, after qualifying on penalties.
– It’s not about leaving football, because if I do, what else would I need to do or earn? It won’t be about one more point or one less point. Making people happy is what motivates me the most – he explained.
Teammates support Cristiano Ronaldo as he cries after missing penalty | Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
In the penalty shootout, CR7 opened the penalty shootout for Portugal and scored. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved Slovenia’s three penalties and secured qualification. Now, the Portuguese will face France in Kylian Mbappé.
– We have a tough game now against France, who are one of the favourites to win. But we’re going to go to war, the team is doing well and I’ll always give my best wearing this shirt. I missed the penalty, but I wanted to be the first to take it (in the penalty shootout), because you have to take responsibility. I’ve never been afraid to face the usual things – he commented.
This is the sixth Euro by Cristiano Ronaldo. Robozão won the 2016 edition, the only one of Portugal in history. He is the player with the most goals (14), most assists (10), most appearances (29) and most wins (14) in the history of the competition.
2024-07-02 12:06:03
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