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Former Germany international Dietmar ‘Didi’ Hamann has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo displayed “outrageous acts of selfishness” during Portugal’s 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) campaign. According to Hamann, Ronaldo has been playing an individual game in a team sport over the last two decades.
Cristiano Ronaldo Endured The Worst Tournament Of His International Career In EURO 2024
One of the best players in the history of the sport, Ronaldo appeared in a record sixth EURO campaign in Germany. Coming into the tournament on the back of a 50-goal campaign with Al-Nassr, the 39-year-old was entrusted to lead the Portugal attack. Unfortunately, manager Roberto Martinez’s faith did not pay off, as he cut a frustrated figure in almost every game in EURO 2024.
Ronaldo attempted 23 shots until Portugal’s shootout defeat against France in the quarter-finals, failing to score even once. He also drew criticism for his temperament and conduct throughout the competition.
He was crying on the pitch after missing a penalty during Portugal’s win over Slovenia on penalties in the Round of 16, which many saw as a morale-dampening act. Then, after the defeat to France, Ronaldo rushed down the tunnel instead of consoling Joao Felix — who missed Portugal’s only penalty in the shootout.
Didi Hamann Slams ‘Selfish’ Ronaldo For ‘Pathetic’ Behavior
Ronaldo’s decision to go down the tunnel did not sit well with Hamann, who claimed the captain should have comforted his countryman after the nerve-wracking shootout.
Speaking on RTE, the German said (via GOAL):
“Everyone went over to Joao Felix but he didn’t bother – he went down the tunnel. I think Felix needed an arm around the shoulder from his captain but he instead went down the tunnel. I just don’t understand how – he has been playing the game for 22 years – he doesn’t understand the team dynamics.
“I think the way he behaved the whole competition – playing the last game…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-16 11:41:03
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