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Portugal settled late against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.
But after the game, everyone is talking about what Cristiano Ronaldo did.
“Cristiano Ronaldo branded ‘disgusting’ by fans”, writes the English Daily Mail.
On Tuesday night, the final gold favorite stepped into the tournament as Portugal played their first match in European football. It was also unexpectedly tough for the Portuguese when the Czech Republic took the lead in the match.
Ronaldo’s stud
But the second half would be extremely dramatic and the Portuguese would turn the tide with both an equalizer and a late decision in added time. Young Francisco Conceição became a great victory hero, but it has become a giant joke, what is it? Cristiano Ronaldo scored during the goal celebration.
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The Portuguese superstar celebrated wildly and even ran up to the Czech goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek to rub it in the opponent’s face. Ronaldo waved his fist in front of the goalkeeper in a clear attempt to mock him.
Anger at the star
Cristiano Ronaldo’s unsportsmanlike behavior has sparked strong opinions around football Europe, see the pictures below.
“Cristiano Ronaldo has been branded ‘disgusting’ by fans after mocking the Czech Republic’s goalkeeper”, writes the English Daily Mail.
“It says it all – fans rage against Cristiano Ronaldo’s unsportsmanlike gesture at the end of Portugal’s match,” writes The Sun.
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In the Czech Republic, there has also been strong anger at Ronaldo’s inappropriate behavior on the pitch. Where the Czech newspaper Blesk calls it an “unnecessary gesture” towards goalkeeper Stanek, see for yourself below.
“Ronaldo did not contain his emotions in the dramatic match. A boastful celebration”, writes the newspaper after the losing match.
“It is up to everyone to see how Ronaldo’s emotional actions are perceived. In any case, it was proof that Portugal’s clash with the Czech Republic offered hot feelings”.
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Portugal next face Turkey on Saturday in a group final, as both teams have each won so far. At the same time as the Czech Republic is pitted against Georgia.
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