Injured Ronaldo’s Exit From Euro 2016 Final Moved His Fans And Haters To Tears
24 minutes into the final clash of Euro 2016, Portugal’s pillar Cristiano Ronaldo had to leave the field on a stretcher. A massive challenge from France’s Dimitri Payet and Patrice Evra brought him to the ground with a thigh injury. As he sat on the ground, it was evident from the expression on his face that his whole world had come crashing down.
Injured Ronaldo’s Exit From Euro 2016 Final Moved His Fans And Haters To Tears
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There have already been some warnings and speculations by sports personalities and legends, including Diego Maradona, that Euro 2016 is probably Ronaldo’s final chance at international glory. Meanwhile, Ronaldo had continued to state that the team’s win is more important to him than his personal glory. However, Ronaldo had been considered the main pillar of team Portugal.
Obviously, these thoughts crossed Ronaldo’s mind, and he kept making his best efforts to continue being part of the match. However, his leaps and runs showed that he was absolutely weak in the legs, as he kept losing balance, and at best, managed to hobble. Every time he felt the strain, he was brought to the point where he had to give and sit down, waiting for the paramedics to take care of him.
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But things didn’t get better, and the tears streaming down his face were proof that he himself could understand that. He gave everything he had, with a bandaged knee, for as long as he could, until he fell to the ground again. As he handed over his captain band to Nani, still crying like a child, with players from both teams coming over to give him a pat on the back, reality dawned on all audience members that Ronaldo was about to discontinue playing.
In the 24th min, an injured Ronaldo left the ground – on a stretcher, and in tears. He looked defeated, and he wept into his hands. Everyone felt his pain – and this pain was not from his physical injury. Fans of Ronaldo and supporters of Portugal were all teary-eyed. But, the amazing spirit of sports was seen, as the entire gallery, including France supporters, stood up and gave the legend a standing ovation – one that he deserves for his effort throughout the tournament and his match-winning displays.
For the viewers all over the world, it was a heartbreaking moment, too, as was evident from the reactions of Twitterati. Social media was agog with the speculations of scared soccer lovers if this would be the reason for Ronaldo’s retirement, following Messi quitting team Argentina a week ago.
The sad pictures of Ronaldo in tears, and moving out of the match, will be etched in our minds forever. Injured Ronaldo’s exit from Euro 2016 final moved his fans and haters to tears, and no one could help feeling bad for him. But, Portugal went on to lift the trophy, eventually, and that was a big moment for Portugal fans. It seemed that France became a little too confident on losing a big threat, and Portugal became more determined to win – to honour their captain!