Ian Wright has branded Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick talent as a 'myth' after the Portuguese superstar again failed to score from the set-piece in their 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
Roberto Martinez's side sent Portugal crashing out of the European Championships, after Thorgan Hazard's 42nd minute goal was enough to separate the sides.
Ronaldo struggled to influence the game but came close to scoring with a free-kick that was palmed away by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The 36-year-old has been praised for free-kick taking in the past, but during ITV's half-time analysis, Wright hit out at Ronaldo's record from free-kicks.
He said: 'How many of those free-kicks does Ronaldo actually score, I read something that says he's got one in 50.
'It's kind of like a myth, that Ronaldo is on it, watch out everyone. Nothing happens.'
Former Arsenal team-mate Patrick Vieira added: 'You expect him (Courtois) to make that kind of save. If he concedes a goal in this way, he'd be disappointed with himself. But it was a good save by Courtois.'
Wright then responded: 'What this free-kick? Courtois has enough time to see it. Plus it's Ronaldo he doesn't score many free-kicks.'
Going into the second-half, Ronaldo had another opportunity to score from a free-kick but couldn't get it past the wall.
The Juventus' star hasn't found his shooting boots when it comes to European Championships in the past either.
Since his debut at the Euros in 2004, Ronaldo has had 28 direct free-kicks - four times more than any other player in that time, and has failed to score any of them.
Despite his disappointing free-kick record, Ronaldo has hit some big free-kicks in his time.
His biggest for Portugal coming in their thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
Portugal missed a host of other chances from the likes of Diogo Jota and Joao Felix, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
Meanwhile, Belgium will go on to face Italy in the quarter-finals on Friday in Munich.
Mosanya
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Ronaldo has scored 2 free kicks in 4 years but still stands over them like this ๐
Zoybiklpr
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but he can score penalties ๐
lightrex
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lots of Barca fans coming out of cave in this post...
fincdinstz
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the annoying thing is that Ronaldo will always go and stand to play it even though he knows he will miss it. Bruno Fernandez will never say anything to him because Ronaldo always wants to prove he can do everything. that's nonsense
William379
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Wright could be Right but it doesn't amaze me. People who've won nothing in their lives no matter how small... always have something to say. it's mostly your Arsenal fans that can't qualify for Champion league. Ronaldo broke Ali Dae's record a week ago... the record includes the number of Freekicks Ronaldo scored.
Pok3rfac3
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IT'S NOT RONALDO'S FAULT, BLAME THE BALL [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Rumbimtyz
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literal fact only Messi does it perfectly than any other person in the planet ๐
aranFE
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Fact: Ronaldo takes 28 fk in Euro 2020 but scored 0... Should Bruno or Bernardo get this role? You are most welcome with your opinion.. I am going with Bruno.... I belive 2
RupamRoy
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Thanks for reducing noise pollutions ๐
yisbeikpuz
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He should try penalty not free kick ๐๐
Ashram01
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we ALL know it's only the perfect GOAT messi yo do this always hes just Good in everything
zacaeklnp
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It was lit ๐๐๐๐๐
witabmnsty
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Ronaldo has scored 2 free kicks in 4 years but still stands over them like this ๐
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The man is 36, 4years ago he was 32. The free kick ability clearly left him, not like he wasnโt a master of it b4. As you age some certain abilities leave you but at least heโs still bagging goals and creating records, more than any footballer on earth!
ArunMadhu
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The man is 36, 4years ago he was 32. The free kick ability clearly left him, not like he wasnโt a master of it b4. As you age some certain abilities leave you but at least heโs still bagging goals and creating records, more than any footballer on earth!
Helloo Man. are you on some kind of drug. Whats the relation with age and freekik. Age will affect your agility, speed, athleticism, dribling, reflex etc.. Not your precision or talent.
greatsusovan
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IT'S NOT RONALDO'S FAULT, BLAME THE BALL [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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You are funny man.If his sister sees your post you are dead๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Tgndifor
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Messi is an international flop
with 5 finals ? please Af put age restrictions on this app , under 18 shouldnโt be allowed .
zepabemrz
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And Ronaldo thrashed them horribly
Messi is more complete than Ronaldo that why the call him the best
hoeebisms009
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He is the best even if it hurts you[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
He is the best only for you fanboys ๐๐. Deep down you cry why Messi is the GOAT