But then, Ronaldo found the back of the net in the shootout to help Portugal progress through to the quarter-final.

Frankfurt: Cristiano Ronaldo, who is regarded as one of the finest footballers to have played the game, missed a penalty against Slovenia in a EURO 2024 game at the iconic Frankfurt Arena. The deadlock was intact after the full-time and in the extra minutes Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to seal the deal for Portugal, but he could not. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak managed to save the penalty and that saw Ronaldo break down in tears. It was heartwarming to see his teammates consoling him. But then, Ronaldo found the back of the net in the shootout to help Portugal progress through to the quarter-final.

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“Sadness at the start is joy at the end,” Ronaldo said in an on-field interview following the final whistle. “That’s what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments.

“A direct shot to give the team the lead. I didn’t manage it. Oblak made a good save. … I have to see the penalty, I don’t know if I shot well or badly, but I haven’t missed once all year, and when I needed it most, Oblak saved it.”