- Cristiano Ronaldo mocks his opponents after Portugal's 92nd-minute profitable aim
- Followers have labelled him 'unclassifiable' and the 'worst participant' for his behaviour
- Concentrate It has all begun! When will Cristiano Ronaldo lastly resolve to say goodbye to the sport and retire?
Cristiano Ronaldo tormented the Czech goalkeeper and midfielder as Portugal got here again from 2-1 all the way down to win their first match of Euro 2024.
The 39-year-old raised his fist at goalkeeper Jindrik Stanek, who seemed pissed off on the pitch, and shouted one thing into the ear of midfielder Petr Savic.
His proud celebration got here after Francisco Conceicao scored the profitable aim from shut vary within the 92nd minute.
The winner in additional time made up for his poor efficiency as Portugal wanted an personal aim to equalise after an excellent strike from Lukas Provod.
Ronaldo clearly loved substitute Conceicao's thrilling second and embraced him at full-time.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates victory in entrance of the Czech goalkeeper after his aspect scored within the final minute.
He shouted one thing into the ear of midfielder Petr Savic as he ran previous him.
Nevertheless, many viewers weren’t impressed together with his antics.
'Classless', an abbreviation on X.
One other wrote: “No want to do that. Not the very best look.”
'That is one thing you’ll by no means see Messi do in opposition to his opponents. This is the reason Messi is the very best participant. [GOAT emoji]”Lionel Messi is the best participant of all time,” one mentioned.
One other mentioned: 'And this video reveals one of many causes I can't mingle with him! What was that celebration about in entrance of his opponents?'
“He's the worst participant,” one commented.
Different spectators have been extra sympathetic to Ronaldo's enthusiasm and perspective.
One thought, 'Possibly he was having bother in the course of the recreation.'
Ronaldo hugs Francisco Conceicao after scoring the profitable aim within the 92nd minute
One other mentioned: “Participant celebrating the profitable aim. Surprising.”
It was a irritating night time for Portugal, which struggled to string collectively its distinctive attacking expertise.
Though that they had 74 per cent possession and 19 photographs, they did not create any clear-cut probabilities for lengthy durations.
The profitable begin has put them in good stead for matches in opposition to Turkey and Georgia, who will probably attempt to comprise them with resolute defence.
Regardless that they struggled to get to 3 factors, it was a greater begin than their victorious 2016 marketing campaign, after they drew 1-1 with Iceland.
In actual fact, they tied in all three group matches and completed third behind Hungary and Iceland.
The 2024 version can be Ronaldo's sixth European Championship, having made his debut within the event in 2004.
