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Cristiano Ronaldo has faced criticism from analysts and media outlets after Portugal's defeat at the 2024 European Football Championship. Following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, experts like Óskar Hrafn Þorvaldsson and Chris Sutton criticized Ronaldo's performance, suggesting he was disengaged during the match. They also questioned coach Roberto Martinez's decision to bench Goncalo Ramos despite his recent goal against Croatia. A sports newspaper in Portugal, A Bola, published a scathing editorial titled 'Við viljum ekki drepa þig en núna er nóg komið,' referencing Ronaldo's past struggles with media scrutiny. The piece accused Martinez of using Ronaldo's absence as a distraction to hide poor team management. Meanwhile, Ronaldo himself expressed disappointment after the loss, hinting at potential future decisions regarding his career.
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