“Ronaldo is an expert player, he doesn’t need to sit down and take penalties”: Wayne Rooney
In the first match of the World Cup in Qatar, Portugal scored a stunning victory. Portugal defeated Ghana by three goals to two in a thrilling match.
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal for Portugal from a penalty. There was strong criticism against the star’s penalty. Soon after, Ghana manager Otto Addo criticized Portugal.
🇮🇭 Otto Addo Not happy.
“The referee gave a penalty that wasn’t a penalty. Everyone has seen it. How come? Why is he Ronaldo or something?”
“If someone scores a goal, congratulations. But this was truly a gift. A special gift from the referee.” #Portugal #robbery pic.twitter.com/HQAg5QV37r— Sports Basketball GH 🔥 (@SportsBasketgh) November 24, 2022
He said it was the referee’s wrong decision to award Portugal a penalty and that he did not foul. At the same time, it is also notable that Warr has not reviewed the sanction decision.
Portugal’s attack is a problem 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DiJlaSkgFW
— GOAL (@goal) November 24, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Wayne Rooney has given his reaction to the strong criticism against Portugal.
He said a skilled player like Cristiano doesn’t need to win a penalty and that the player was in good form.
“As a striker, Cristiano played with his experience. That’s where he won the penalty. ‘Cristiano made a great move there,’ Rooney said.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo scored the goal in the 65th minute of the match. After that, the match heated up with blows and backlashes. Ghana’s Andre Ayew responded soon after in return of the penalty.
Meanwhile, with his goal against Ghana, the player became the first male player to score in five consecutive FIFA World Cups.
Ronaldo continues his goal hunt in Qatar that began against Iran in 2006. Prior to this, Brazilian player Martha and Canadian player Christine Singler have won this feat in the Women’s World Cup.
Key story: Cristiano Ronaldo used all his experience to win penalty, says Wayne Rooney
