Even kings get furious! Ronaldo rages at himself after missing a golden chance
Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly furious with himself after missing a big chance early in Portugal's Nations League clash with Wales.
Details: In the opening minutes of the match in Lisbon, Ronaldo was released into the box after fine work from Vitinha and Joao Felix, but dragged his left footed shot wide of the target. Cameras caught the 41 year old captain's angry reaction, and the clip quickly went viral, with Polymarket Sports noting how pissed Ronaldo was at himself. The match is a special one for Portugal: the debut of new head coach Jorge Jesus, who had publicly called Ronaldo a symbol of the country and confirmed his place in the starting lineup.
The reaction says everything about Ronaldo's standards. Most players at 41 would be happy just to be on the pitch in a Nations League opener, but the captain demands goals from himself every single game, especially on a night when Lisbon turned up in numbers to salute its hero. Ronaldo, who has confirmed the 2026 World Cup was his last, is chasing yet another record with the national team and clearly sees every missed chance as a personal insult. Jesus could only smile earlier this week when he joked about substituting Cristiano immediately after a goal or two, knowing full well what drives him.
It's worth noting that this very hunger is why Portugal keep faith in him. The new coach built his project around CR7, the fans still fill stadiums for him, and moments of visible frustration only prove the fire has not gone out. Expect Ronaldo to channel that anger the next time a chance falls his way in this campaign.
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Miguel Solomons
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