Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Sits Turkish Star Down With Dazzling Footwork in Portugal’s Win, Video

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Sits Turkish Star Down With Dazzling Footwork in Portugal’s Win, Video

Raphael Abiola
June 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo impressed in Portugal's win over Turkey at the ongoing 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany
  • The former Manchester United forward rolled back the years as he showed off his dribbling skills in the match at Signal Iduna Park
  • The Al Nassr captain's dazzling footwork in the game sparked different reactions from fans on social media platform X

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Al Nassr star, Cristiano Ronaldo, caused problems for Turkish defenders during Portugal's second game at the ongoing 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany.

The former Real Madrid star was named in the starting line-up for the second consecutive group game at the Euros as Portugal defeated Turkey at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, June 22.

Ronaldo played a significant part as the Euro 2016 winners breeze past Turkey to seal a place in the competition's Round of 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo sits Abdulkerim Bardakci down during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkey and Portugal at Signal Iduna Park on June 22, 2024, in Dortmund. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos.
Cristiano Ronaldo sits Abdulkerim Bardakci down during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkey and Portugal at Signal Iduna Park on June 22, 2024, in Dortmund. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos.
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In a viral video shared on Al Nassr Zone's handle on X (formerly known as Twitter), the 39-year-old was spotted showing off his dribbling skills as he sat Turkish defender Abdulkerim Bardakci down with a classic stepover.

Ronaldo's move didn't result in a goal, but the dazzling footwork stirred reactions from fans on social media.

Reactions as Ronaldo sits Turkish defender down

@seun_spices said:

"Ronaldo still doing this at this age? goodness me, what will football be like when he retires?"

@oudmert said:

"signature move ✨"

@brezzada said:

"Cristiano Ronaldo doing his classic step overs in 2024 and defenders are still falling for it despite being 39 years, amazing footballer 😍."

@andel_larry said:

"Still got it at 39yrs."

According to Soccerway, Portugal's next game in the competition will be against Georgia at the Arena AufSchalke on Wednesday, June 26.

Guler speaks on facing Ronaldo

Sports Brief earlier reported on Arda Guler speaking on facing Ronaldo ahead of Turkey's clash with Portugal at the Euro 2024.

The Real Madrid forward scored a fantastic goal in Turkey's 3-1 win over Georgia in their opening fixture to break one of Ronaldo's records in the competition's history.

The former Fenerbahce forward was facing the Al Nassr star for the first time in his career at the European Championship.

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Raphael Abiola
Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over five years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015.