Cristiano Ronaldo Says Portugal Deserved More After EURO 2024 Loss to France

New Delhi [India], July 7: After Portugal’s defeat against France in the EURO 2024 quarter-final, team captain Cristiano Ronaldo expressed that they deserved more from the tournament. The match ended 0-0 in regular time, but Portugal lost 5-3 in penalties, failing to save any shots from the French players.

Ronaldo took to his official X account to share his thoughts, stating, “We wanted more. We deserved more. For us. For each one of you. For Portugal. We are grateful for everything you have given us and for everything we have achieved so far. On and off the field, I am sure that this legacy will be honored and will continue to be built. Together.”

The 2024 EURO Cup was particularly tough for Ronaldo, as he did not score any goals in the five matches he played, though he did manage one assist. Portugal dominated the quarter-final match with 60% ball possession compared to France’s 40%. However, after a goalless 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Joao Felix’s missed penalty was a turning point, leading to Portugal’s 5-3 loss.