Cristiano Ronaldo has received a whole lot of criticism after he didn't step up to take a penalty in the Coppa Italia final shoot-out defeat to Napoli.
Despite seeing a spot-kick saved in his return to action in the semi-final against AC Milan, Ronaldo is comfortably Juventus' best penalty taker and is normally immune to pressure in the big moments.
But the five-time Ballon d'Or winner didn't even get to take one last night.
Both Paulo Dybala and Danilo missed from 12 yards while Napoli scored all four through Lorenzo Insigne, Matteo Politano, Nikola Maksimovic and Arkadiusz Milik - the latter putting away the winner to secure Gennaro Gattuso's first trophy.
And many believe Ronaldo didn't take a penalty because he wanted to be fifth on the list and ultimately the hero - something which has happened in the past.
Juventus had won the Coppa Italia three years in a row prior to Ronaldo's arrival, while Napoli's win brought a first trophy in six seasons at the San Paolo.
Is it fair grounds to criticise Ronaldo or is reaching a bit?
Sound off in the comments.
insaf
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This is just a stupid argument.... Cristiano takes the last penalty becuz he's the best taker in the team.... if there was any bit of chance that a Napoli player miss a penalty then it'd be plausible for him to take the penalty
raynknight
1388
CR7 is the only Player who gets criticized for Scoring, missing and not taking a penalty.
omz222
728
The hate will just continue, when he takes a Penalty and missed you criticised when he didn't take a penalty you criticised
Sikuu
640
I think the one who critize Ronaldo didnt understand how penalty shootout work. He is their best taker, that's why he is the last. Imagine if the last player had to score to win or to keep the team in the game. He will need nerves of steel, or he will crumble under pressure. And that's why he's last.
Fihemosu
410
Semi final (Zero goal, zero assists, normal performance, 100% penalty missed).. In the final (Zero goal, zero assist, normal performance, lost the cup).. Hey.! does anyone out there comes out and tell me that this Mr. Majesty had been our best player and not Ramos?... Show your self
Tecabinoyz
11
Semi final (Zero goal, zero assists, normal performance, 100% penalty missed).. In the final (Zero goal, zero assist, normal performance, lost the cup).. Hey.! does anyone out there comes out and tell me that this Mr. Majesty had been our best player and not Ramos?... Show your self
as a real Madrid player I know that no one was better than cr7 in that team... all major games that we needed a comeback, Ronaldo was always there...all I know is Ronaldo is not a best performer in the final, because of the pressure on him and defenders focusing on him. but surely he will take you to the final...what kind of hatred to people of this world have.
yahyajb
10
Semi final (Zero goal, zero assists, normal performance, 100% penalty missed).. In the final (Zero goal, zero assist, normal performance, lost the cup).. Hey.! does anyone out there comes out and tell me that this Mr. Majesty had been our best player and not Ramos?... Show your self
without him madrid would not have even been in the final of those tropies they won with him talkless of winning them he was by far the best player during his time @madrid
eric boateng
9
Semi final (Zero goal, zero assists, normal performance, 100% penalty missed).. In the final (Zero goal, zero assist, normal performance, lost the cup).. Hey.! does anyone out there comes out and tell me that this Mr. Majesty had been our best player and not Ramos?... Show your self
ungrateful supporter .take ur book and learn..
Sabbirczs
10
This is just a stupid argument.... Cristiano takes the last penalty becuz he's the best taker in the team.... if there was any bit of chance that a Napoli player miss a penalty then it'd be plausible for him to take the penalty
actually the best player of a team always takes the first penalty to reduce the pressure from others.....just like insigne did for Napoli
nadabdelr
9
actually the best player of a team always takes the first penalty to reduce the pressure from others.....just like insigne did for Napoli
In which book is that written? Penalties are decided by coaches and players who play last or first. It doesn't matter. Mostly defenders are the best shooters
leycilmy
8
but after dybala missed he should have taken to give confidence to the team Kane does it Messi does it Aguero does 🤔
how can he do it... he wants the credit for the win
setmpu
8
Semi final (Zero goal, zero assists, normal performance, 100% penalty missed).. In the final (Zero goal, zero assist, normal performance, lost the cup).. Hey.! does anyone out there comes out and tell me that this Mr. Majesty had been our best player and not Ramos?... Show your self
when Ronaldo left Madrid u gone trophyless