July 5th 2024.
Cristiano Ronaldo's display of emotions during the match against Slovenia was a perfectly normal and understandable reaction, according to his teammate Bernardo Silva. As Portugal prepares for their quarter-final clash with France in the Euro 2024, Silva has come forward to defend Ronaldo's behavior.
The veteran player, who is participating in his sixth and final European Championship, went through a rollercoaster of emotions during their last-16 game against Slovenia which ended with Portugal's victory on penalties. Throughout the tournament, Ronaldo has been visibly frustrated and even had a penalty denied by Jan Oblak before finally scoring one in the shootout.
At the halfway point of extra time, pictures showed a tearful Ronaldo being consoled by his teammates. There have been speculations about him being dropped from the starting XI for the match against France, but it is expected that he will continue to lead the team alongside Kylian Mbappe.
Silva, when asked about the matchup between the two star players, emphasized that the focus should be on the teams and not just on individual players. He praised Ronaldo as one of the best players in the game and acknowledged Mbappe as a rising star. However, he reminded everyone that the main goal is for Portugal to qualify for the semi-finals.
There have been criticisms about Ronaldo's performance in the tournament, particularly with his free-kicks. However, Silva did not give any hints about their strategy against France and simply said that it's part of the business and that they are not complaining about it. He also pointed out that during major tournaments, everyone thinks they are a manager and that it's just part of the passion for the game.
Silva defended Ronaldo's emotional reaction to missing the penalty, saying that it's a natural response for humans. He also praised his teammate for wanting to do better for the team and acknowledged that it was a great save by Oblak. In conclusion, Silva sees no reason for people to discuss it further and believes it's just part of the business.
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