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As he sprinted away to the nook flag together with his arms unfold extensive on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo thought he’d leveled Portugal nice Eusebio’s document because the nation’s all-time World Cup scorer.
His teammates bundled onto him as they celebrated with the 37-year-old, whereas commentators and pundits praised him for getting the slightest of touches on Bruno Fernandes’ cross to divert the ball previous the Uruguayan goalkeeper.
Ronaldo had his second purpose in as many video games on the 2022 World Cup and his ninth for Portugal at World Cups. Or so we thought.
Because the celebration ambiance within the Lusail Iconic Stadium kicked up a notch, a stunning announcement was made by the stadium announcer.
The purpose had the truth is been given to Fernandes, not Ronaldo.
After the sport, Fernandes admitted that he thought Ronaldo had touched the ball.
“The sensation I had was that Cristiano touched the ball. I used to be passing the ball to him,” Fernandes informed reporters, in accordance with Reuters, after Portugal’s 2-0 victory which assured its qualification to the spherical of 16 in Qatar.
“What issues is that we’re going by way of to the following spherical after enjoying a really powerful opponent.”
Piers Morgan, with whom Ronaldo gave an explosive TV interview earlier than the World Cup about his frustrations at Manchester United, which resulted in his contract with the membership being terminated, was fast to reward the Portugal ahead, tweeting: “BOOM!!!!” and tagging Ronaldo with a photograph of the Portugal ahead celebrating.
After the purpose was given to Fernandes, British three-time grand slam tennis champion Andy Murray made positive Morgan was conscious he’d tagged the flawed participant, replying: “I feel @B_Fernandes8 is the Twitter deal with you had been on the lookout for.”
Opticians Specsavers additionally recommended Morgan are available in to have his eyes examined. “It was Bruno, do you want an appointment?” it mentioned.
The awarding of the purpose to Fernandes may need at all times been a part of an even bigger cosmic plan, if Fernandes’ kids are to be believed.
“Earlier than the sport, my youngsters informed me I used to be going to attain two objectives,” Fernandes – who scored his second from the penalty spot late on – informed FIFA.
When requested concerning the incident, Portugal supervisor Fernando Santos refused to become involved, answering with a chuckle: “I feel it was a terrific match, our crew performed very properly and the remainder for me doesn’t matter.”
CNN has reached out to FIFA to ask whether or not it is going to overview its determination to award Fernandes the purpose.
