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In a nail-biting turn of events that had football fans on the edge of their seats, Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary footballer known for his time with Real Madrid and Manchester United, faced a heart-wrenching moment during Portugal's face-off against Slovenia in Euro 2024.
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After a tense 120 minutes led to a penalty shootout, Ronaldo's crucial kick was thwarted by Slovenia's Jan Oblak, leaving the star visibly distraught. But the drama didn't end there! The BBC's coverage of the match sparked an uproar among fans with a controversial caption that played on Ronaldo's miss, dubbing him "Misstiano Penaldo."
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The backlash was swift and fierce, with several fans decrying the BBC's choice of words as disrespectful. The broadcaster was quick to defend its stance, insisting the caption was meant as a light-hearted play on words, a common practice in their Match of the Day analysis.
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They emphasized their respect for Ronaldo, highlighting the positive commentary from football icons like Jose Fonte, Gary Lineker, and Alan Shearer, who praised Ronaldo's bravery and self-belief.
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Despite the penalty miss, Ronaldo's spirit remained unbroken. He successfully converted a spot-kick during the shootout, although Portugal's journey was halted by France in the quarter-finals.
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Ronaldo's commitment and work ethic were lauded by teammates and manager Roberto Martinez alike, who celebrated his willingness to shoulder responsibility and inspire the team.
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The Portuguese squad's response to Ronaldo's miss was a testament to the tight-knit community within the team. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa hailed Ronaldo as the hardest worker and expressed pride in standing alongside him.
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The incident, while a setback, highlighted the resilience and unity inherent in Portugal's team spirit, with Ronaldo's reaction serving as a lesson in handling adversity with grace.
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Despite the incredible amount of haters that have come suddenly out of the woodwork every since the 2022 World Cup, CR7 continues to be one of the best players in the world. But it's all coming to an end...
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It's quite clear now, that Ronaldo's career is coming to a close in the next few years. The odds of him playing another Euros tournament is extremely slim. So, that means we just have to enjoy all the Cristiano we have left!
Piers Morgan and mayn other soccer fans took exception to BBC trolling Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo by displaying a disparaging nickname in the middle of a live match.
During Portugal’s match against Slovenia in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, Ronaldo missed a go-ahead penalty kick in extra time. The teams failed to score in the second extra period, forcing a penalty kick shootout.