Belgrade –
Former player Portugal national team Fernando Meira criticized the reaction Cristiano Ronaldo after the goal was not passed. Ronaldo is considered not supposed to slam the captain’s armband.
The incident occurred in the Serbia vs Portugal match in the World Cup qualifier which was held at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, Sunday (28/3/2021) early morning Western Indonesian Time. This match ended 2-2.
Portugal took a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to two goals from Diogo Jota. However, Serbia responded in the second half through goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Filip Kostic.
Portugal could have won the match if the referee had approved Cristiano Ronald’s goal in injury time. At that time, Ronaldo’s kick ball had slid into Serbia’s goal before it was swept away by Mitrovic.
The referee considered the ball had not yet fully crossed Sebia’s goal line, although replays showed otherwise. Cristiano Ronaldo was furious.
After loud protests to the referee, Ronaldo left the field even though the match was not over. He walked over while taking off the captain’s armband and then slammed it down.
Fernando Meira understands anger Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Meira thinks Ronaldo should not react to the point of slamming the captain’s armband.
“It was clearly a goal, but Ronaldo shouldn’t throw the armband like that. Cristiano’s reaction was natural, but not acceptable from a captain of the national team,” Meira told reporters. Record as reported Football Italia.
“You can’t throw the captain’s tire to the ground and go into the locker room while the game is still running.”
“That is an unacceptable attitude from a player of his caliber.”
“I understand his frustration and I agree with him because the goal should be legitimate, but the referee has to make a decision without VAR and he has to set an example,” he said of reaction. Ronaldo.
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