This Monday evening during the eighth final of Euro 2024 between Portugal and Slovenia, Cristiano Ronaldo was particularly moved, and on two occasions. The first time was during the Portuguese national anthem, when the emotion quickly showed on his face, and then a second time, during which the Seleção captain burst into tears after missing his penalty.
Speaking to the Portuguese media RTP after the meetingthe five-time Ballon d’Or winner affirmed that this was indeed his last Euro, but that his reactions were more linked to what football represents for him: ” It’s obviously my last Euro, there’s no doubt about it. But that’s not what moved me, I was moved by everything that football implies, by the excitement that I feel, that I see among the fans, by my family, by the passion of the people, the affection they have for me and my teammates… it’s not the fact of giving up football. ” he first said.
The Al-Nassr striker, who will play his 30th European Championship match against France next Friday, then continued: ” The most important thing in this adventure is the enthusiasm I have to still be here. 20 years of selection, playing, making people happy, my family, my children, that’s what motivates me the most. »
