A video of football star Cristiano Ronaldo breaking down in tears upon seeing his mother, Dolores Aveiro, crying during Portugal’s Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against Slovenia, has surfaced online.
The emotional moment unfolded after Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty during extra time, which could have given Portugal the lead.
Despite this setback, Portugal eventually triumphed in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match, held last night, saw Ronaldo’s moment of despair when he failed to convert a penalty opportunity that could have altered the course of the game.
After the miss, as the team gathered for a pep talk from manager Roberto Martinez, Ronaldo glanced towards the stands and noticed his 69-year-old mother, Dolores Aveiro, in tears.
This sight deeply affected the star player. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Ronaldo and his teammates Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva redeemed themselves by converting their penalties, securing a victory for Portugal.
Netizens Reactions…
mhiz__alyssa said; “Honestly I’ve ran out of words to describe this man!! He made me generate love for football. I started watching Football because of him. A man with complete commitment and dedication, passion and Greatness. As far as football is concerned, Ronaldo is the Greatest Ever To Play Football ⚽✅💯🐐
Not an Opinion, but FACT ❤️❤️.”
kastropee_ said; “Love from mothers❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏”
williamswillimarley said; “Second greatest after Messi. Cry no more king 👑.”
mc_odiegwu said; “After all this he still played another penalty Omo 👏👏👏a true king 👑 all hail second greatest.”
painters.ng said; “This 1 na woman oo😂.”
juanpresh said; “Just the way a Mother hates to see her kids cry out of pain, A child equally hates seeing his/her mother cry.. it breaks the strongest of us😢❤️ Football is morethan a sport to Ronaldo.”
stanleyezealumona said; “Passion”.”
mister_norberts said; “You can’t completely tell the history of football without CR7. Give him the spotlights and accolades 🔥👏👏.”
ozzee22 said; “I don’t blame him,imagine waking up as Ronaldo,he can’t even believe the type of life his living ❤️✊🏽🙌🏾.”
grace_on_premium said; “❤️❤️I love this guy. 😢🙏💕💐👏👏👏👏👏.”
damixomd said; “Like him or hate him… the story of football can not be told without mentioning this guy name. @cristiano is the real GOAT.”
temijosh_22 said; “said; “He’s still amongst d best …tears doesn’t mk him less a great player ..@cristiano 🐐
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