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- Ronaldo was left in tears however subsequently scored within the shootout success
John Terry has labelled the BBC a ‘shame’ after the broadcaster mocked Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty miss in Portugal’s victory towards Slovenia.
With the sport stage at 0-0, Ronaldo had the chance to attain the winner from the penalty spot in additional time however his effort was saved out by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
As they confirmed a replay of the penalty, the BBC added the caption ‘Misstiano Penaldo’, which sparked a livid response from former Chelsea star Terry. In an Instagram story, Terry said: ‘BBC this can be a shame.’
Ronaldo was left in tears following his penalty miss. Nonetheless, the 39-year-old managed to redeem himself by scoring from the spot as Portugal gained 3-0 within the shootout to make it by way of to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Sadio Mane, who’s team-mates with Ronaldo at membership stage for Al-Nassr, additionally defended Ronaldo as he wrote: ‘You stay a fantastic champion! CR7’.
John Terry known as the BBC a shame after they mocked Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty miss
Chelsea legend Terry was fast to criticise the BBC for his or her caption for Ronaldo’s penalty
Former England worldwide Terry felt the BBC have been improper to criticise Ronaldo
Ronaldo was left in tears after lacking from the spot within the closing phases of regular time
The penalty from Ronaldo was saved out by an outstanding save from Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak
Terry is aware of all too properly what it feels prefer to miss an important penalty with the eyes of the world watching, with the Chelsea skipper infamously slipping and hitting the put up when he had the prospect to win the Champions League towards Ronaldo’s United in Moscow in 2008.
The previous Chelsea and England captain was left in tears himself after that miss, so is aware of how Ronaldo felt.
Followers have been additionally left shocked by the BBC’s determination to mock Ronaldo.
One person wrote on X: ‘No method is that this actual!’.
In the meantime, one other person claimed that Ronaldo can not be in comparison with Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr team-mate Sadio Mane jumped to his defence following the incident
The 39-year-old managed to redeem himself as he scored his penalty within the shootout
Terry infamously slipped and hit the put up when he had the prospect to seal glory in 2008
One person known as for the one that added the caption to obtain a pay rise. They wrote: ‘Give this individual a elevate – and their very own present.’
Moreover, one other person wrote: ‘Wonderful ahahaha’.
Portugal at the moment are by way of to the final eight of the match, the place they may tackle France.
Ronaldo’s aspect scored all three of their penalties within the shootout, with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saving three Slovenia penalties.
Talking about his tearful response after the match, Ronaldo stated: ‘Once I take into consideration my household, I get emotional as a result of they’re distinctive moments, which I am unable to categorical in phrases, they’re folks I like, followers who’re all the time with us and particularly with me and I’m very completely satisfied about it.’
He added: ‘You may’t be afraid, I’ve by no means been afraid to face issues head-on, generally I get it proper, generally I do not get it proper, however giving up is one thing you may by no means hear from my identify.’
Showing at a report sixth European Championship, Ronaldo has but to attain on the match apart from his effort within the shootout.
Portugal completed prime of Group F as they beat Czechia and Turkey earlier than shedding to Georgia.
