The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was visibly emotional after missing a penalty for Portugal against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match. Jan Oblak saved Ronaldo’s effort in extra time. Portugal eventually won on penalties, with Ronaldo successfully converting his spot-kick first. Despite this setback, Ronaldo, a football legend, is still aiming for his second European title.
However, the BBC sparked controversy during their coverage by captioning Ronaldo’s missed penalty with “Misstiano Penaldo.” This led to widespread criticism, including from former Chelsea defender John Terry, who called the BBC’s actions disgraceful on social media, sharing a screenshot of the incident.
The BBC faced backlash as “Misstiano Penaldo” trended globally, though some found humor in the situation. Ronaldo admitted feeling devastated when his shot hit the post but remains focused on achieving more success in his illustrious career, undeterred by detractors.
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