BBC Disrespects Ronaldo Severely
The BBC has faced severe backlash on social media for mocking Cristiano Ronaldo after he missed a penalty against Slovenia. The British media outlet's actions have been deemed extremely disrespectful to the Portuguese star, according to former English footballer John Terry.
After missing the penalty, Ronaldo broke down in tears, and his mother, watching from the stands, also couldn't hold back her tears. This emotional scene moved many football fans.
However, what happened to Ronaldo suddenly? Is it the end of his career? His performance seems to be declining with age. International media have highlighted his poor performance during tough times, but the BBC crossed the line of decency. During their analysis of Ronaldo’s penalty miss, they displayed the caption "Miss-tiano Penaldo" on the screen, which was highly unprofessional. The BBC faced severe criticism for this, and they were eventually forced to remove the post.
Many journalists and former footballers have criticized the BBC's actions. John Terry expressed his anger on social media, calling it "disrespectful."
This season, Ronaldo has been almost unstoppable in penalties, converting 13 out of 13. Overall, he has taken 193 penalty shots in his career, missing 30 of them. In Portugal’s jersey, he has taken 28 spot kicks, scoring 20 and missing 8.
Ronaldo has numerous achievements but also some embarrassing records. In major tournaments, he has attempted 60 free kicks, scoring only one, which was six years ago. Even in his final Euros, Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to find the net.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo simply forget the match against Slovenia? When the team was on the brink, he had the chance to step up. That penalty goal was crucial not only for Ronaldo but also for Portugal's advancement to the quarterfinals. However, the entire stadium was stunned when their star failed to score. Regardless of his performance, the football world does not find the BBC’s post acceptable