Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted Angrily Confronting Georgia Players at Full Time

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted Angrily Confronting Georgia Players at Full Time

Rene Otinga
updated at June 27, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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  • Georgia stunned Portugal 2-0 in their final Group F game to advance to the last 16 of the European Championships
  • It was another frustrating game for Cristiano Ronaldo, who was substituted in the 66th minute to be replaced by Goncalo Ramos
  • Footage has since emerged showing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in a scuffle with Georgia players after the match

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Cristiano Ronaldo went viral for all the wrong reasons on Wednesday, June 26 2024, for his reaction to Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Georgia.

Selecao’s winning run in the Euro 2024 group stage as Georgia, managed by former France international Willy Sagnol, secured a historic win at Arena Auf Schalke.

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Cristiano Ronaldo openly showed his frustration after he was denied a penalty against Georgia on Wednesday, June 26. Photo: Visionhaus/Jonathan Moscrop.
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Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze in either half ensured victory for Sagnol’s side, who advanced to the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams in the groups.

The win did not come easily, however, as Georgia had to dig deep at times to keep out the Euro 2016 champions. It was a particularly frustrating evening for Cristiano Ronaldo, who only lasted 66 minutes before getting subbed off for Goncalo Ramos.

Ronaldo’s furious reaction

Ronaldo continued to air his frustration at full-time, which was caught on camera.

In footage shared by @losblancoszone, the 39-year-old was seen angrily tugging at his shirt while gesturing towards the Georgia players in frustration - presumably still lamenting on a penalty incident during the game.

Referee Sandro Schaerer waved away a contentious penalty claim by Ronaldo, who clearly had his shirt pulled inside the box by a Georgia player.

Despite his frustrations, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was involved in a classy moment as he gave his shirt to Kvaratskhelia after the game.

What next for Portugal?

Having already secured the top spot in Group F heading into the game against Georgia, Portugal have now learnt their fate in the last 16.

Roberto Martinez’s side will face Slovenia in Frankfurt on Monday, July 1, according to UEFA.com.

Camila Cabello mistakes Cristiano’s famous chant

Sports Brief also reported a hilarious incident in Ronaldo’s home country, Portugal.

Pop singer Camila Cabello had an awkward moment with fans as she had no idea about Ronaldo’s famous ‘Siiu’ goal celebration.

Cabello thought fans at a festival were jeering her when they decided to perform the chant, which translates to “Yes.”

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.