Cristiano Ronaldo did not get a touch on the ball for Portugal's opener in the 2-0 win over Uruguay, according to 'highly accurate' data taken from a sensor inside the match ball.
Debate has swirled over whether Ronaldo, who claimed the goal for himself and even texted Piers Morgan to confirm it, managed to apply the faintest of touches to Bruno Fernandes' cross.
FIFA awarded the goal to Fernandes, but the talismanic striker is convinced he should have been given it. Now, Adidas have provided clear evidence that the striker's former Man United team-mate was rightly credited.
An Adidas statement read: 'In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in adidas’s Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game.
'No external force on the ball could be measured as shown by the lack of ‘heartbeat’ in our measurements and in the attached graphic.
'The 500Hz IMU sensor inside the ball allows us to be highly accurate in our analysis.'
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luobmprsy
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i just realize that ronoldo is very selfish
pythagorasofficial
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Omo just leave this guy alone now. Did he ask you to investigate the goal. The media and stupidity self and some idiots will also be hating cos of this. Everything about Ronaldo now is trending.
SIDKAUSH
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Dude he has scored most GOALS in football history,taking away one goal is like taking a pinch out of ocean chill af and focus on real news.
Pok3rfac3
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Reason why the goal got investigated. All pen@ld0g$ are crying that's why. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Drfos21
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No comment yet wow. Like this if you’re a true football fan.
AustyUba2020
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Ronaldo's hair in their next match 🤣🤣🤣
Boebiortu
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Many people here crucifying Ronaldo for celebrating the goal as his will do same if they are in his position. He made an attempt to the ball, maybe his hair touched it or not, it remain clear to him alone, but one thing for sure is that he made the move and it distracted the goalkeeper from catching the ball. The ball ends in the back of the net, Portugal needed the breather as they have been looking for a goal since. They won, they qualify to the round of 16. That's their goal and they achieved it. Bruno came out to say he celebrated the goal as he also thinks Ronaldo made contact with the ball, he doesn't care who they awarded the goal to but they happiness is they won. Media always creating stories for clicks and they only do that when a public figure is involved. Imagine a no status player claiming the goal like Ronaldo, nobody will even talk about it talk of investigating it just like Adidas did. One thing for sure is that Ronald's career has always come with hates and he has live to overcome all obstacles. I wonder what the medias will ryt about like this in the next couple of years after which he retires from active football. We should just appreciate his and Messi's time while we can. They're the GOAT of our times. Enough of all these hates and draggings.
Doxmang
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Messi or Ronaldo? 🗣️ Fede Valverde: "They are the best players of the world. Although I think Messi is better.
Nonbdlotu
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i just realize that ronoldo is very selfish
If it’s not about him, he prefers his side didn’t scored.
Tarplue
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Omo just leave this guy alone now. Did he ask you to investigate the goal. The media and stupidity self and some idiots will also be hating cos of this. Everything about Ronaldo now is trending.
It was not his goal. He’s still complained after the match. He’s a selfish dude
Kinginbojan
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Omo just leave this guy alone now. Did he ask you to investigate the goal. The media and stupidity self and some idiots will also be hating cos of this. Everything about Ronaldo now is trending.
He asked for it and stop rantingg and supporting rubbish.. join the real Goat to have peace of mind