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Published 10:31 IST, July 6th 2024

'So Proud of You GOAT': Fans Sympathise With Cristiano Ronaldo Following Portugal's EURO 2024 Exit

The day that a plethora of fans dreaded about came to reality on Friday as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal fell short against France in the EURO 2024 quarterfinal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo | Image: AP

The day that a plethora of fans dreaded about came to reality on Friday as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal fell short against France in the EURO 2024 quarterfinal. There was nothing separating the two sides after 90 minutes of normal time and the Extra Time section at Volksparkstadion. Hence, the match went to penalties where Joao Felix's costly miss ended Roberto Martinez's men's campaign in EURO 2024.  

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Fans sympathize with Cristiano Ronaldo following EURO 2024 exit

At full time the heartbreaking scenes of CR7 consoling his forever-long teammate Pepe disseminated. The competition was touted to be the last of 41-year-old Pepe's and also there were existing concerns that it was Ronaldo's last dance with the national side as well. Following the culmination of the match, the entire social media sphere is filled with messages for Cristiano Ronaldo. As social media is home to varied opinions, a certain section of fans is trolling the 5-time Balon d'Or as well, but in totality, there are more of reactions sympathizing and empathizing with Cristiano Ronaldo. Here are a few of the many.

The EURO 2024 was seen as Cristiano Ronaldo's last international tournament for Portugal, and following the elimination it is being speculated that it is finally it for Ronaldo. Considering the amount of comebacks Ronaldo has made in his career, it would be difficult to assert anything. Yet, if it turns out to be the case, nothing is taking away the legacy he has cemented for himself.
 

Updated 10:41 IST, July 6th 2024