Published 14:53 IST, June 20th 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo covers 92m in 14 sec to score against Germany, hits top speed of 32 km/h

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an unbelievable goal during the defending champions Portugal's Euro 2020 clash against former world champions Germany on Saturday

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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re is stopping Portugal captain Cristia Ronaldo as he continues to score goals at will in ongoing Euro 2020. In fact, his purple patch continued during title-holders' Group F clash against former champions Germany on Saturday. However, what really stood out here is manner in which 'CR7' netted an incredibly unbelievable goal.

Cristia Ronaldo goal 

Cristia Ronaldo broke delock in high-volt clash by finding back of net in 15th minute and he did it in style. football megastar cleared ball from his own box before making a darting run forward and ended up hitting an unbelievable speed of 32 km/h during his 92m run and surprisingly, all it took him is just  14.2 seconds to cover distance.

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Ronaldo goal vs Germany

Watch video of Cristia Ronaldo's electrifying goal here:


Portugal vs Germany

Coming back to group game between Germany and Portugal, 2014 world champions h last laugh with a 4-2 win over Cristia Ronaldo & Co. at Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday. Even though Ronaldo drew first blood for defending champions in 15th minute, own-goals from his teammates i.e.Centre-back Ruben Dias (35'), and, left-midfielder Raphaël Guerreiro (39') did t help in team's cause as it gave opposition a much-needed confidence-booster.

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Even though Diogo Jota (67') did succeed in finding back of net, it just was t eugh as rival midfielder Kai Havertz and left-back Robin Gosens' goals in 51st & 60th minute h alrey done some irreparable dam for title-holders. 

At same time, Portugal also became first reigning champions in Euro Cup history to concede four goals in a match in tournament. 

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Cristia Ronaldo Coca-Cola controversy

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristia Ronaldo was far from pleased to see two bottles of Coca-Cola in front of him as he sat for his press conference on Monday.  Portugal star is kwn for his extreme professionalism, and he swiftly moved two bottles of tactically-placed soft drink away from himself and out of view. After 36-year-old moved coke bottles away, he held up a bottle of water that was nearby, insisting that water was better option.

He was n heard saying “agua” (Portuguese for water) signaling that people should drink water inste of soft drinks. 

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14:53 IST, June 20th 2021