Bruno Fernandes seemed to celebrate before Cristiano Ronaldo had taken his penalty in Portugal's Nations League collision with Denmark.
The 40-year-old was given the opportunity to lead his side on the night-nadat she had suffered a 1-0 loss last week in the first leg, he was only fell in the draw for five minutes.
The usually reliable Ronaldo stepped up and certainly seemed to add to his record 135 international goals. Despite his progressive years, confidence in the Talisman of Portugal remains high and this was clear in the actions of Fernandes, who seemed to celebrate a successful place before the Al Nassr striker had even touched the ball.
Unfortunately for the man United star, his countryman picked his lines, but he was spared most of the spot because the remarkable nature of Ronaldo's attempt.
The striker unusually rolled the ball into the arms of a grateful Kasper Schmeichel who barely had to take a step left of him to catch him.
Ronaldo's Blunder came up hours after he took reporters to ask 'disrespectful' questions about his future with the national team.
“To be honest, some of the questions you asked were just disrespectful. If you want answers from me, look into the eyes when you ask: 'Ronaldo told reporters after being asked if he is still able to complete a full match at an international level.
Ronaldo, who eventually got his name on the score magazine in a rip-rising meeting, came under an intense heat of the press before his performance in the first stage of last week against Denmark.
And after his penalty miss on Sunday, fans wondered again if the top goalscorer of football still has enough gas in the tank to hack it at the highest level.
A fan wrote on X: “That is one of the worst penalties I've ever seen from Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Another wrote: 'Retire old man, this is it. That is the worst fine I have ever seen from a football player. “A third asked:” What's wrong with Ronaldo? “
Portugal has passed Roberto Martinez for a difficult year after he was beaten from Euro 2024 in the quarter -final phase.
Ronaldo has not managed any goal during the tournament and since then questions have been asked about his position in the side.
Despite the heavy control of Ronaldo of recent times, he remains the joint-four top scorer in this interpretation of the Nations League, with five goals.
Victory for Portugal In the competition, Ronaldo would rise the third piece of silverware with his national team, after he won Euro 2016 and the Nations League in his inaugural show in 2019.
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