On July 3rd, Sky Sports published an analysis of Cristiano Ronaldo’s statistics in major international tournaments, highlighting his worst performance yet.
In Portugal’s match against Slovenia, Ronaldo attempted four free kicks without success, leaving spectators unsure of where his shots would land.
The 39-year-old veteran has scored only one goal from 60 free-kick attempts, revealing his stubbornness in this aspect of the game.
In his 11th major tournament for the national team, Ronaldo remains a key figure for Portugal, but his contributions have significantly diminished compared to previous events.
Sky Sports compiled data on Ronaldo’s goal involvements (goals plus assists) across the years. In the 2022 World Cup and this current European Championship, Ronaldo has been involved in just one goal.
At this European Championship, Ronaldo has squandered numerous chances, including a missed penalty against Slovenia. Remarkably, he has had more shots than the entire Scottish team, but despite this, he has failed to find the back of the net.
Ronaldo leads the charts for missed opportunities, surpassing forwards like Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz. Calls for him to be benched are growing louder. For Portugal to defeat powerhouses like France, relying solely on penalty-taking courage will not suffice.