Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Captain Showcases Outrageous Juggling Skills During Slovenia Game, Video

• Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, showed his skill and flair during his side's Round of 16 showdown with Slovenia
• The former Real Madrid goal machine has struggled to add to his record 14 goals at the ongoing European Championship
• Nonetheless, Cristiano's overall play has been impressive, seeing him receive plaudits from fans and pundits alike

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy logic with his timeless display of skill and passion at the highest level despite his advanced age.

The 39-year-old was at his imperial best as Portugal squared off against Slovenia on Monday, July 1, in a must-win Round of 16 clash at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt.

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Ronaldo has yet to hit the ground running at the ongoing European Championship, failing to score in the group stages of an international competition for the first time in his illustrious career.

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While the veteran forward has struggled to find the back of the net, his overall performance, including a selfless assist against Turkey, has been lauded.

Ronaldo dazzles with insane ball-juggling skills

In one such dazzling display, the Al-Nassr talisman demonstrated remarkable dexterity and showmanship, wowing fans at the packed stadium with his ball-juggling skills.

In the video making the rounds on social media, Cristiano first showed his incredible elasticity by trapping the ball mid-air with his favoured right foot before juggling it for some distance.

He eventually had to pass the ball to teammate Pepe before falling to the ground under pressure from a Slovenian marker.

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While Ronaldo's ball-juggling skills were impressive, they did not translate to his total contribution to the game.

He uncharacteristically fluffed his lines, including an extra-time penalty miss, leaving him in heartbreaking tears, Eurosport reports.

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But Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa made three crucial penalty saves to clinch a 3-0 victory over Slovenia, following Ronaldo's redemption from the spot in a dramatic match.

CR7, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva successfully converted their penalties, while Slovenia's three attempts were missed, propelling the Selecao to a thrilling victory, per The Standard.

Ronaldo's message to Portugal teammates

In a previous publication, Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo had sent an important message to his Portugal teammates on Instagram ahead of their clash against Slovenia.

The 39-year-old shared images on social media of his arrival in Frankfurt as they prepare for the last 16 tie, with the caption:

"Let's go with everything, Portugal! 🇵🇹"