July 1st 2024.
Following his penalty miss during Portugal's Euro 2024 match against Slovenia on Monday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo took a moment to apologize to his fans. However, his disappointment was further compounded when the BBC made a joke about his missed penalty, causing former Chelsea and England captain John Terry to express his frustration and label it as a "disgrace."
In the first half of extra time, Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak, leaving the 39-year-old in tears alongside his teammates during the half-time huddle. As he returned to the pitch for the second half, he was consoled by teammate Diogo Dalot. The BBC's caption during their analysis of the incident, "Misstiano Penaldo," did not sit well with Terry, who shared a photo of it on his Instagram story with a message condemning the caption.
The game eventually went to a penalty shootout, with Slovenia missing all three of their attempts and Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa saving all three. Ronaldo stepped up to take Portugal's first penalty and was able to score on his second attempt, securing a spot for Portugal in the quarter-final against France on Friday at 8pm. Despite the win, Ronaldo admitted that he was feeling down and sad after his missed penalty, but was ultimately happy that his team was able to progress.
When asked about his emotions during the shootout, Ronaldo told Sport TV that even the strongest people have their down days and he was disappointed that he couldn't give his team an advantage. He also expressed his gratitude for the team's efforts and praised their goalkeeper for making three important saves.
In another interview with RTP, Ronaldo confirmed that this would be his last European Championship. He explained that while he doesn't get emotional about leaving the game, he gets emotional about everything that football represents, such as the support from his fans and family. He also emphasized that making people happy is what motivates him the most.
Looking ahead to their quarter-final match against France, Ronaldo acknowledged that it would be a tough game, but he and his team were ready to "go to war." He also took responsibility for his missed penalty and stated that he has never been afraid to face challenges in the game. As for his future plans, Ronaldo stated that he doesn't need to win more trophies or break any records, as long as he is able to continue making people happy through his love for football.
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