Ronaldo who currently plays club football in Saudi Arabia leaves Euro 2024 having failed to score in open play
By Kehinde Okeowo
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has insisted he and his teammates wanted more than they got after their elimination at the quarter finals stage of the Euro 2024.
His reaction follows his country’s dramatic exit from this year’s European Championship.
France faced Portugal on Friday night in one of the quarter finals of the competition and ended Ronaldo’s hopes of winning another trophy at his sixth attempt.
There were no goals after 120 minutes, but Les Bleus advanced to the semi finals after the ensuing penalty shoot-out.
Ronaldo scored during the shootout, but Joao Felix saw his effort come off the bar.
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Taking to his Instagram after the game, the former Real Madrid striker gave an emotional speech thanking Portuguese fans for standing by the team.
He wrote: “We wanted more. We deserved more. For us. For each and every one of you. For Portugal.
“We are grateful for all that you have given us and all that we have accomplished so far.
“On and off the field, I’m sure this legacy will be honoured and continue to be built. Together.”
Ronaldo who currently plays club football in Saudi Arabia leaves Euro 2024 having failed to score in open play
Meanwhile, France, Spain, England and the Netherlands have all advanced to the semi final of this year’s European Championship.
While England will come up against the Netherlands in one of the two last 4 encounters, France will face Spain in the other semi final game.
