“Two rats”: Cristiano Ronaldo savagely slams English pundits for Euro 2024 criticism

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1 year ago

September 23, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised English pundits Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker for their criticism during Euro 2024
Ronaldo was called out for crying after missing a penalty against Slovenia in extra time in the Round of 16
The Al-Nassr star has called the two pundits “rats”, claiming they don’t know anything about him

Cristiano Ronaldo has blasted two English pundits who criticised his reaction to missing a penalty in Euro 2024 in Germany.

The veteran striker cried after Jan Oblak saved his extra time penalty in Portugal’s Round of 16 clashes against Slovenia.

The Al-Nassr star was mocked on social media for his reaction, with England legends Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer joining in.

Ronaldo headed to Euro 2024 looking to win his second continental crown, but their journey ended in the quarter-final stage.

The 39-year-old cried in extra time and was consoled by teammates. He scored his penalty in the shootout, which Portugal won 3-0 to reach the quarter-final, where they lost to France.

Ronaldo explained why he shed tears

“Even the strongest people have their [bad] days,” Ronaldo said. “I was at rock bottom when the team needed me most. I was sad at first but now I’m happy. That’s what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments,” via The Guardian.

Ronaldo registered one assist in five games at Euro 2024. The former Juventus star is aiming to play for a few more years, but it is unclear if he will be around for the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo blasts Shearer, Lineker

Speaking to Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo directed a brutal response to the two former England internationals.

“They don’t know nothing. It’s much easier to criticise than to appreciate what you really have. We know how the press works, if you speak [positively] nothing sells, you have to speak [negatively],” via Football365.

The former Manchester United star said he is used to criticism because he is the most followed star.

“What am I going to do? Am I going to cry and then finish my career because two rats criticised me? The world loves me! The fans love me! This is my motivation. Nobody is going to take my shine away because two guys from television that nobody knows have criticised me.”

Ronaldo has started the 2024/25 season well and is aiming to defend his Saudi Pro League Golden Boot.

Ronaldo tips Lamine Yamal as new GOAT

Earlier, Ekwutosblog reported that Cristiano Ronaldo shared his views on a player who could potentially surpass both him and Lionel Messi.

In a conversation on his YouTube channel with former teammate Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo highlighted Lamine Yamal as a rising talent to keep an eye on in the future.

Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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3 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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3 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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4 days ago

March 20, 2026

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Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.