Cristiano Ronaldo taunted Czechia's goalkeeper and a midfielder as Portugal completed a 2-1 comeback win in their first game of Euro 2024.
The 39-year-old pumped his fist out towards goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek, who was crestfallen on the turf, and shouted something in the ear of midfielder Petr Sevcik.
His boastful celebration came after Francisco Conceicao thumped home the winner from close range in the 92md minute.
The stoppage-time winner atoned for a stodgy performance, with Portugal having needed an own-goal equaliser after Lukas Provod's sumptuous striker.
Ronaldo clearly enjoyed the climatic moment from substitute Conceicao, giving him an almighty hug at full-time.
However, many viewers were unimpressed with his antics.
'Classless,' one summarised on X.
'Doesn't need to do that. Not the best look,' wrote another.
'Something you wouldn't see Messi do against his opposition. That's why Messi is the [GOAT emoji],' said one, indicating that Lionel Messi is the 'greatest of all time'.
Another said: 'And this video demonstrates one of the reasons I just can't warm to him! What was that celebration in the face of his opponents about?'
'He is the worst sportsman,' one commented.
Other viewers were more sympathetic towards Ronaldo's burst of elation and attitude.
'Was probably getting stick through the game,' one thought.
'Player celebrates winning goal. Shocking,' said another.
It was a frustrating night for Portugal, who struggled to synthesise their extraordinary range of attacking talent.
While they had 74 per cent possession and 19 shots, there were long periods where they failed to create any clear-cut opportunities.
The winning start sets them up nicely for matches against Turkey and Georgia, who will likely look to stymie them with resolute defending as well.
Even if they laboured to three points, it is better than how they started their triumphant 2016 campaign, when they drew 1-1 with Iceland.
They indeed had stalemates in all three group games, coming third behind Hungary and Iceland.
The 2024 edition marks Ronaldo's sixth European Championship, having made his debut in the tournament in 2004.
SANTOSHBHATTARAI
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We have seen Messi doing the same against the Netherlands coach.
GaryNyasha
293
You guys hate him or like him he is simply my GOAT 🐐. SO STOP THE NOISE
veedelmpu
267
when did Messi say this???? ohh my God🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ronaldo fans has reached more low
go an chech messi interview about c ronaldo 2018 speaking in Spanish translate in English language not only that he speak alot about ronaldo he say here I code...ronaldo is an inspiration to me an many around the world...messi say he don't know how ronaldo deal with all the critic someone can understand that because he is on top off the world etc
labista09
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No one is a saint am a Messi fan and can’t say Messi cannot or never do that simply because am his fan let’s face reality players do that pointing out Ronaldo is just because of his greatness that’s why the media are doing this
boocdlop
34
We have seen Messi doing the same against the Netherlands coach.
because Van gaal criticise Messi & Argentina before the game was not even start yet... so it was like a revenge!!
olayinkaoyeb
18
We have seen Messi doing the same against the Netherlands coach.
Messi had a reason... Messi doesn't start up trouble or look for one he only respond when he is angered
viyalmnruz
14
Messi had a reason... Messi doesn't start up trouble or look for one he only respond when he is angered
And do you know the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo also did that? You were not in the alleyway before stepping out on the pitch, so don't judge.
olayinkaoyeb
14
We have seen Messi doing the same against the Netherlands coach.
And why did he do that?