Cristiano Ronaldo posted a nine-word update on social media following an eventful night at Euro 2024 that saw Portugal scrape through to the quarter-finals after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout.
The 39-year-old is still without a European Championship goal to his name but it wasn't for lack of trying as he made numerous attempts to break the deadlock.
Ronaldo was denied several times by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak and eventually was left in tears as his penalty in extra-time was saved.
The Portugal captain wasted a golden chance to take the lead in the last-16 tie during extra time but watched as his penalty was agonisingly saved by the Atletico Madrid shot-stopper.
A tearful episode immediately followed, with Man United full-back Diogo Dalot amongst the Portuguese players attempting to comfort Ronaldo.
Another 15 minutes of goalless action meant the match would be decided by penalties and gave Ronaldo a chance to make amends for his previous error.
He made no mistake on his second visit to the penalty spot and lashed his effort into the bottom corner past a stretching Oblak who failed to make a save in the shootout.
A muted celebration saw Ronaldo appear to then apologise to Portugal fans who had gathered inside the Frankfurt Arena.
However, Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa would claim the majority of plaudits as he saved three consecutive Slovenia penalties to record a tournament-saving win for the nation.
Posting a short social media update after the match, Ronaldo's translated post from his native tongue, read: 'Inexplicable moments. Let's give it our all! Thank you.'
A series of pictures were also shared by the legendary player who will now go about preparing for a quarter-final clash against France in a repeat of the 2016 final.
Fans were quick to show their support for the former Real Madrid, Man United and Juventus star, with one reply adding: 'You are the greatest!!! All humans make mistakes, we will never forget what you have done for all Portuguese people. Head up and come to France.'
Gannymalta
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your just a hater like everyone else
if you love Portugal team, and you want the best for it, accept the reality that Ronaldo is not that electric as he used to be. Once that is accepted, relieve him for the bench. If not, Portugal is exiting Euro in Group of 8.
ceeabilmpz
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Man who wants all the balls, even when he is not strategically positioned. Man who wants all the free kicks Man who wants all the penalties Man who is more powerful than the coach and the team The man who still thinks is in his prime form! After missing the penalty, he scored in his second one, and that's the only goal of all the games he has played at Euro 24. Yet he wants to make sure he is playing, even when his effort is not good for the team. With this attitude, with CR7 still clinging on, him and whole Portugal will be out of Euro in Quarter Final
your just a hater like everyone else
cebbklnpz
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CR7 is not are great prayer messi would score that panalt
Joekingcrespo
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Europeans aren't great full having CR7, on no media you'll see Americans provoking Messi like Ronaldo. They are very much great full for Messi.
Himbcmp
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Go back to your Arabia league
Cikadlpuyz
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Man who wants all the balls, even when he is not strategically positioned. Man who wants all the free kicks Man who wants all the penalties Man who is more powerful than the coach and the team The man who still thinks is in his prime form! After missing the penalty, he scored in his second one, and that's the only goal of all the games he has played at Euro 24. Yet he wants to make sure he is playing, even when his effort is not good for the team. With this attitude, with CR7 still clinging on, him and whole Portugal will be out of Euro in Quarter Final
I still don’t get what you’re trying to say!
loyalKING
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"dreams is to win world Cup not Europe" Rolando.
loyalKING
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GOAT 🐐 .
Cakcnpst
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I agree that he is more powerful than both the coach and team. they must allow Jota and Felix to play
Jezaclnruy
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hi
jakilntz
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this nonsense football app no go allow person hear word again because CR7 missed a penalty mad bloggers
luudlpruy
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MY G.O.A.T ❤️
Wizemopsuz
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true legend respect
Gannymalta
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Man who wants all the balls, even when he is not strategically positioned. Man who wants all the free kicks Man who wants all the penalties Man who is more powerful than the coach and the team The man who still thinks is in his prime form! After missing the penalty, he scored in his second one, and that's the only goal of all the games he has played at Euro 24. Yet he wants to make sure he is playing, even when his effort is not good for the team. With this attitude, with CR7 still clinging on, him and whole Portugal will be out of Euro in Quarter Final
cuzacent
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Portugal fans and teammates don't love him, the way Argentina loves Messi, they only respect him for what he has achieved as a player. Ronaldo should stop taking free kicks and also be a sub to enjoy his last Euro. he's just been selfish playing all matches while Felix and Jota stays on the bench.
loyalKING
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I want Rolando to played against French🇫🇷 in order to win the matches....without Rolando Portugal🇵🇹 is useless.
Spesh21
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Even the most experienced players missed penalty. so no big deal