"'This is all because of Ronaldo's obsession'Last Dance' trapped in the limit of the first major scoreless time in history'
Jul 06, 2024
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Portugal lost 3-5 in the shootout after a scoreless draw against France in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Hamburg, Germany, on the 6th (Korea time). Ronaldo scored a penalty kick as the first kicker, but Joao Felix, the third kicker, missed and suffered a bitter cup of elimination.
France started with the first kicker, Usman Dembele, and all five kickers shook the net. French star Kylian Mbappe was replaced in extra time and was not on the ground in the penalty shootout.
This is Ronaldo's last Euro tournament at 39. He confirmed after the round of 16 that "This Euro 2024 will be my last Euro tournament without a doubt"
Ronaldo has participated in the Euro tournament six times, becoming the highest number of participants ever. He made 30 appearances at the Euros, scoring 14 goals and 8 assists. His name was also listed in the most points and help ever.
However, it was a regrettable finale. Ronaldo, who lost in the shootout, embraced 41-year-old centre-back Pepe for a long time. Ronaldo consoled Pepe who shed tears. Pepe also wrote a new history. He recorded the oldest appearance in the history of the Euro tournament.
Roberto Martinez, who led Portugal, said "His tears are frustrating. Pepe is a role model in Portuguese football. What he's done tonight and in the tournament, he'll be with us for the next generation."
However, he declined to say whether the two would retire from the national team. When asked if it was Ronaldo's last appearance and Pepe's, he said "No" but "We are suffering from defeat. There is no individual decision under the current circumstances."
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Ronaldo is stuck in the limits of time. 'BBC' points out that there is not much Ronaldo's statistics at Euro 2024 are worth reading. He went scoreless for the first time in 11 major tournaments. There is only one point of attack. That's not to say that there hasn't been a chance.
Ronaldo had 23 shots in five games. It attempted more shots than any other player in Portugal. His expected score was 0.692.
Chris Sutton of the `BBC' directed his arrow at Martinez. "The coach is obsessed with Ronaldo, and the continued use of him has revealed the limit of "lack of imagination" " Ronaldo is managing the team. Martinez does not exercise his right to choose. He's interrupting the team" he criticized.
Danny Murphy added "I think it's ridiculous to keep putting Ronaldo in even when Martinez has no influence at all."
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