Georgia vs Portugal: Video Shows Fan Attempting 'Ninja Style' Kick on Cristiano Ronaldo After Match

Georgia vs Portugal: Video Shows Fan Attempting 'Ninja Style' Kick on Cristiano Ronaldo After Match

Isaac Darko
updated at June 27, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo endured a challenging outing as Portugal were upset by Georgia in their final group game on Wednesday
  • The Al-Nassr forward, who set another unique record, has failed to score at Euro 2024 in three games for the Selecao so far
  • Ronaldo also found himself the target of an audacious attack from a fan after the referee blew his whistle to end the game

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Cristiano Ronaldo found himself the target of an audacious attack from a fan in an unexpected incident after Portugal's game against Georgia on Wednesday evening, June 26.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still yet to hit the back of the net at the ongoing Euro 2024 despite starting every game so far. His side lost 2-0 against Georgia in their final group-stage clash.

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Cristiano Ronaldo endured a challenging outing as Portugal suffered a surprising defeat against Georgia in their final group game on June 26, 2024. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
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Roberto Martinez's team ended their group stage campaign on a disappointing note but still managed to top the group, setting up a knockout stage match against Slovenia when the knockout stage begins.

Ronaldo drew another blank on a frustrating night despite having several shots on goal.

The 39-year-old was substituted after 66 minutes but reacted angrily to being taken off, kicking out in frustration as he headed back to his seat, per GOAL.

Fan attempts ninja-style kick on Cristiano Ronaldo

However, the truly bizarre moment occurred after the game when a Georgia fan attempted a martial arts-style kick at the Portugal captain.

As Ronaldo made his way to the dressing room escorted by security personnel, a fan leapt from the crowd, aiming a high-flying kick directly at the veteran.

The dramatic attack, reminiscent of a martial arts movie, was swiftly thwarted by the alert security team, who intercepted the fan mid-air, preventing any contact with the ex-Manchester United star.

Ronaldo gifts Khvicha Kvaratskhelia jersey

Meanwhile, Sports Brief also reported that Georgia star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia met his idol, Ronaldo, after their Euro 2024 game against Portugal on June 26.

The Napoli midfielder was Man of the Match in the surprise win over the 2016 champions to mark their first-ever time reaching a major tournament knockout.

Kvaratskhelia, who has never hidden his admiration for the former Real Madrid star, was pleased to exchange jerseys with Ronaldo at the end of the match.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)