Even if Cristiano Ronaldo said goodbye to what might be his last European football championship on Sunday evening, he left a lasting impression. The superstar continues to lead the tournament’s shooting list with five direct hits (three of them from penalties), but the 36-year-old was unable to prevent Portugal’s round of 16 against Belgium. The 1-0 defeat in Seville is bitter.
“We are disappointed and disaffected,” said team boss Fernando Santos, who led the Iberians to the European Championship in France in 2016. This time the trip ended early. “We all believed that we would reach the final and win the EURO,” admitted the 66-year-old: “Some players cry in the dressing room, the result is unfair. The Belgians had six shots on goal and one went in, we had 29 and stand there empty-handed. “
Yes, football can be brutal. Even for an exceptional talent like Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the record goal-getter in EURO history with 14 goals. He also scored 109 international goals, equaling the Iranian Ali Daei’s world record. However, the ex-Bayern player still sees himself at an advantage, the statistics should not be correct. “I actually scored 111 goals, but that doesn’t matter anymore. As Cristiano is in shape, I’m sure that he will score many more goals,” said the 52-year-old Daei of the Spanish sports newspaper “As”.
Ronaldo is now saying goodbye to vacation – and despite the contract that runs until summer 2022, he is probably going to Juventus. “CR7” already picked up its splendid cars from the Turin domicile weeks ago. The French top club Paris Saint-Germain is toying with a commitment of the five-time world footballer, who currently earns 60 million euros gross. No problem.
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