Watch the video to witness Ronaldo’s exact actions following the blow of the full-time whistle.
Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field after Portugal and Scotland drew. He was furious. At Hampden Park, the team of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was held to a scoreless draw.
Cristiano Ronaldo threw a strop after Portugal’s goalless draw with Scotland
He was fuming with the referee for blowing the full-time whistleCredit: SNS
The former Man Utd star then stormed off the pitchCredit: PA
CR7 drew a blank against the Scots and cut a frustrated figureCredit: Getty
At full time, Ronaldo, 39, lost all control of his annoyance and rushed off the field. The attacker was visibly upset and gave a two-thumbs-down sign when referee Lawrence Visser blew the whistle to terminate the game. Most likely, he was just as disappointed with his own performance given that he had several opportunities to score on what might have been his last game on British soil. Fans posted comments on social media in response to the event.
“Cristiano Ronaldo embarrassed himself after full-time!” was one of the posts made. He is a large weaned child. “He is absolutely raging haha,” said the second. Another added, “Watching Ronaldo throw a little temper tantrum at the end of the Scotland game love to see it.” One more person said, “Ronaldo needs to grow up.”
A pitch invader attempted, but was not very successful, to take a selfie with Ronaldo during the game. The rule-breaker ran nearly the entire length of the field before being tackled to the ground by security. Although Steve Clarke’s team has yet to win in the Nations League, they have gained their first point after defeating Ronaldo and company.
Former Manchester United player Scott McTominay squandered a fantastic opportunity, while Scotland saw their own opportunities go begging throughout the match.
The midfielder could only head Diogo Costa’s cross straight at after Andrew Roberton’s cross. After catching his former Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes with a late, sliding tackle on minute 27, McTominay was right in the thick of things. After a spell of rolling about on the floor and moaning, Fernandes recovered enough to give him a severe star, and his name was entered into Visser’s book.
To the pleasure of the Tartan Army, Ronaldo and Diogo Jota made a disgusting mess of a free-kick, which only made things funnier. The video is probably still going viral on the internet when you are reading this since it was so awful that even the icon had to laugh.
Portugal remained in control as Clarke’s team played a risky style in an attempt to keep from losing for the first time in Scotland’s history. More jeers from the fans were sparked by Ronaldo’s shot after the hosts gave over the ball for the umpteenth time, but tensions must have been high by halftime.
Following the break, Scotland managed to escape another scare when Ronaldo, who was completely unmarked at the penalty spot, nodded Jota’s cross over. Before away manager Roberto Martinez, who met his Scottish wife while playing at Motherwell, made a quadruple substitution in an attempt to conjure up a fourth consecutive victory in Nations League Group A1, Fernandes’ corner clipped the front post, giving the opposition another worry.
However, Scotland got a second wind when McTominay was unable to stretch and meet Anthony Ralston’s cross on the counter after first swinging and missing from Che Adams’ knockdown. Ronaldo dummied past two defenders and chested down a cross, but his ferocious shot went just wide.
There was still time for more Ronaldo magic. However, it was fellow veteran Gordon who came out on top, saving Scotland from a record-tying sixth consecutive defeat with a spectacular last-second stop to deny Fernandes. “I wasn’t aware [of Ronaldo],” Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said in response to a question concerning Ronaldo’s meltdown and his failure to recognize the away fans alongside his teammates. I’ll research it and respond. He commented on the game: “We worked hard, had control of the game, and reached the last third enough times but maybe something was missing.” Portugal finished the match with 10 points from four games, dominating the group.
“I must commend Scotland for the excellent performance of their goalkeeper. The appropriate finishing call in the last third was what was lacking. “It’s a huge compliment that Steve Clarke is creating a team that feels like a club.” He’s doing a fantastic job along with his team.
Martinez continued, “Unfortunately, it happens too often” in reference to the pitch invader. It’s not the initial instance. At the European Championship, it took place. “I was concerned when I saw someone jumping on the pitch with bad intentions.”
Scotland earned a hard-fought pointCredit: Willie Vass
Craig Gordon starred for Steve Clarke’s sideCredit: Willie Vass