Cristiano Ronaldo extols football’s ‘inexplicable moments’ after emotional win

EMOTIONAL: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after Portugal’s penalty shoot-out win against Slovenia at Euro 2024. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to shedding tears during Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia and then scoring a penalty in the shoot-out victory by calling them “inexplicable moments”.

Ronaldo was cast in the role of villain after missing a series of chances and having his extra-time penalty saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the scoreless encounter.