Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win the European Championship title in his final look on the continental showpiece match is over! The 39-year-old Ronaldo has mentioned this was his document sixth and final European Championship.
The Portuguese talisman and his facet have been despatched dwelling by France through a dramatic penalty shootout early on Saturday the place France prevailed 5-3. Within the shootout, whereas all of France’s spot-kick takers transformed their makes an attempt, Joao Felix missed his kick, slamming his shot towards the upright.
Ronaldo had advised Portuguese public broadcaster RTP on Monday that this was going to be his final European Championship.
“It’s, no doubt, my final European Championship. However I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that soccer means — by the passion I’ve for the sport, the passion for seeing my supporters, my household, the love individuals have for me,” Ronaldo mentioned after Portugal defeated Slovenia to make it to the quarterfinal after a 3-0 win on penalties.
Ronaldo had led his group to the Euros title in 2016 — when Portugal had, the truth is, crushed France within the closing.
After their destiny was sealed, Ronaldo, who scored Portugal’s first penalty within the shootout, stood by himself wanting emotional. However his longtime teammate Pepe was inconsolable. Pepe sobbed into Ronaldo’s jersey and the Portugal talisman spent a while consoling the defender earlier than making his manner down the tunnel.
The end result would have been a reduction for France, who had substituted talisman Kylian Mbappe earlier than the shootout after he appeared to select up a knock on his face. Mbappe is already competing within the match with a face masks after choosing up a heavy blow to the nostril earlier.
France have misplaced in penalty shootouts at its final two main tournaments — within the final 16 on the Euros in 2021 and within the 2022 World Cup closing.
France will now tackle the Spanish soccer group within the semifinals after its extra-time win over Germany in Stuttgart.