We deserved more - Cristiano Ronaldo grateful after Portugal's Euro 2024 exit
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According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.

We deserved more - Cristiano Ronaldo grateful after Portugal's Euro 2024 exit

Tosin Abayomi 19:00 - 06.07.2024

According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.

There is news about Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo is trending following Portugal's exit at the 2024 European football championships.

Ronaldo on Euro 2024

After Portugal's heartbreaking elimination from Euro 2024, Ronaldo has spoken out.

According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.
According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.

On Friday night, France defeated Portugal, ending Ronaldo's hopes of winning a trophy at his sixth and final European Championship.

The tight quarter-final match in Hamburg ended in a goalless 120 minutes, and World Cup finalists France won the ensuing penalty shootout.

Ronaldo scored in the shootout, as he did in the last-16 victory over Slovenia, but he exited Euro 2024 without scoring in open play.

According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.
According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.

In a detailed message on Instagram, Ronaldo said, "We wanted more. We deserved more. For us. For each and every one of you. By by Portugal.

"We are grateful for all that you have given us and all that we have accomplished so far.

According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.
According to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal deserved more than a penalty exit to France at Euro 2024.

"On and off the field, I'm sure this legacy will be honored and continue to be built. Together.

Playing currently in Saudi Arabia, the 39-year-old feels Portugal "deserved more" in Germany as they were unable to set up a tantalizing semifinal matchup with their neighbors, Portugal, who will instead play France.

After Euro 2024, Ronaldo might opt to give up playing football professionally, but manager Roberto Martinez stated it was premature to talk about his future with the national team.

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