Published 22:11 IST, October 16th 2024

'There's a hole in his boot': Cristiano Ronaldo Mocked On Live TV Following Lackluster Performance

Cristiano Ronaldo cut out a frustrated figure as his side could not prevail against 52nd-ranked Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday in the Nations League 2024.

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Cristiano Ronaldo cut out a frustrated figure as his side could not prevail against 52nd-ranked Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday in Nations League 2024. Portugal dominated possession and expectedly recorded more shots as well but failed to get on scoresheet. As a result, a 0-0 stalemate ensued.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Mockery

Having scored on four occasions in tournament alrey, Cristiano Ronaldo was a major favourite to collect more goals under his sleeve against Scotland. However, Portuguese superstar looked out of sorts and could not find back of net. A visibly frustrated Ronaldo threw his arms as referee blew final whistle. draw might have eluded Portugal from attaining two more points, but y still stand firm at top in Group A standings of Nations League 2024.

Aside from Portugal's inability to score, Ronaldo's mis-control on one occasion was also noted and highlighted by commentators during match.

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Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew was on mic along with Andy Bargh.

Witnessing Ronaldo missing a pass, Bargh said “re's a hole in his boot!”

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Mulgrew n replied to Bargh:

"Don't often see that from Ronaldo, eh? Starting a motorbike! I did it plenty of times but you don't see it from him.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been on a goal-scoring spree lately. 5-time Ballon d'Or winner is usual on scoresheet for both club and country. He recently breached enormous 900-goal mark in process Hence, game against Scotland has come as an odd event. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are expected to redeem mselves from this result soon. This window of National duty has concluded. Portugal will return to action on November 16 against Poland in matchday 5 of Nations League.

22:11 IST, October 16th 2024