Cristiano Ronaldo tells why he broke into tears as Portugal star hopes for Euro 2024 goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after breaking down in tears following Portugal’s stunning Euro 2024 victory over Slovenia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he fell into tears during Portugal’s thrilling Euro 2024 victory over Slovenia last night because he wanted to make his followers, friends and family proud.

The Portugal skipper was devastated after missing an extra-time penalty as Slovenia forced a shootout in Frankfurt.

Ronaldo became overcome with emotion, possibly because it was his final European Championship encounter toward the end of his illustrious career.

However, the 39-year-old has given another reason, while also making a veiled dig at Slovenia for how they approached their last-16 match.

Ronaldo has 20 shots at Euro 2024, more than any other player, but has yet to score amid an unparalleled international goal drought.

Ronaldo has 20 shots at Euro 2024, more than any other player, but has yet to score amid an unparalleled international goal drought.

However, the Slovenian goalkeeper guessed properly, diving to his left, eliciting overwhelming passion from Ronaldo at halftime of extra time.

“I could have given the national team an advantage, but I didn’t manage it,” Ronaldo said. “I didn’t miss a single game this year, but when I needed it the most, Oblak came through,” Ronaldo remarked after full-time.

“It’s a mix of pain and delight, but the most important thing is that the squad has made progress; they earned it.

“Slovenia spent nearly the entire time defending; the team deserves credit, particularly our goalkeeper, who made three excellent saves [in the penalty shootout].

“Even the strongest people have off days; I was dejected and upset because the team needed me… I can’t do it; I’ll talk to you later.

The Al-Nassr attacker has revealed that he is competing in his sixth European Championship in Germany, having made his debut in Euro 2004.

However, he added that the weight of making those close to him proud triggered stronger emotions than the realization that his career was coming to an end.

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