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The BBC, a British public broadcaster, drew the attention of fans this time with a sexual joke about Ronaldo, which created a controversy with a caption mocking the missed penalty kick of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (39, Al Nasr).
Gary Lineker, a legendary England striker and retired BBC star host, couldn't hold back his itching mouth as he watched Ronaldo receive a massage during the Euro 2024 quarterfinals between Portugal and France at Wolfsburg-Parkstadion, Germany on the 6th (Korea time).
Ronaldo was massaged leg by two staffers during a short break before ending the regular season in a 0-0 draw and going into extra time. Ronaldo's teammate during his time at Manchester United, Pundit Rio Ferdinand, is first massaging Ronaldo's leg. What's going on here?"I'm surprised.
Lineker responded by responding to Ferdinand's remarks, "'Thank God there aren't three trainers.'" Sports Radio TalkSport described it as a `dirty joke that made the studio atmosphere fight.' On the other hand, according to the British daily Daily Mail, some fans said "I can't believe Lineker is making a third leg joke!" cheered.
Ronaldo's former Portugal national team teammate Jose Ponte, who was commentating in the same studio, said, `Lineker, I...Can I keep talking?"Trying to change the mood, former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Ginaas burst into laughter and said, "Please! Please!."
When Ronaldo missed a penalty in the round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovakia, the BBC was criticized for captioning 'Misstiano Penaldo' Former Chelsea defender John Terry shot back "I'm ashamed" and former Aston Villa striker Gabi Agbonlaher said he didn't find it funny either.
Ronaldo has played in all five matches of the tournament. He suffered the humiliation of shooting 23 shots, more than anyone else, but not scoring a single goal. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez did not bring Ronaldo to the bench, although he struggled in front of the gate, with an expected score of only 0.69 in five games.
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Chris Sutton diagnosed on BBC that Martinez was 'obsessed' with Ronaldo. Danny Murphy also commented "It's ridiculous to keep Ronaldo on the field at a time when Ronaldo has not had any influence." Portugal lost to France in the quarterfinals with a penalty shootout score of 3-5. Portugal's third kicker João Felix (Atletico Madrid) made a fatal miss.
Ronaldo, who played in the Euro for the first time in Euro history for six consecutive times, finished the match against Slovakia and said "Without a doubt this is the last Euro." But it has yet to comment on official retirement. This is why there are predictions that they can play until the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup finals when they turn 41 years old.
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