- Ronaldo was at a free kick in the first half of the match between Portugal and France
- The striker was criticised for his dominance of free kicks at Euro 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo surprised the host at Euro 2024 by allowing Bruno Fernandes to take a free kick during Portugal’s quarter-final against France.
Ronaldo was criticised by fans during the round of 16 of the Portuguese league for his dominant free-kick taking, despite rarely getting near the goal.
The 39-year-old player particularly sparked anger on social media when he attempted to score from an almost impossible angle on the side against Slovenia.
Ronaldo conceded in the first half of the match between Portugal and France and decided to miss a free kick from the edge of the penalty area.
The attacker was in talks with Fernandes as the two considered the set-piece.
The cameraman focused on Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepared to take a free kick for Portugal
Bruno Fernandes took the free kick, forcing the home announcer to make a quick substitution
Fernandes and Ronaldo appeared to have a discussion about who would take the free kick
The cameraman seemed to be taken aback by this decision, while the presenter was mainly focused on Ronaldo’s preparations to take the free kick.
As the camera focused on Ronaldo’s face, he quickly panned back to position after Fernandes touched the ball.
The Portugal and Man United star’s effort eventually deflected harmlessly over the French goal.
Ronaldo took the free kicks again in the second half after Fernandes had been substituted and the quarter-final was still goalless.
Ronaldo has a miserable record of taking free kicks at international level for Portugal
Fernandes’ curling effort went over the top of the French goal, leaving the match level
Ronaldo resumed the free kick in the second half and fired a shot into the French wall
The veteran fired his final free-kick at Euro 2024 into the French wall, extending his unwanted record.
Ronaldo has scored just one free kick from 61 direct attempts in international football so far.
His only success came against Spain during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.