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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he was at the rock bottom when his team needed him the most.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo spoke following his side\u2019s Euro 2024 Round of 16 win over Slovenia on Monday.<\/p>\n

His penalty was saved in extra time with the last-16 tie goalless.<\/p>\n

However, just 15 minutes later, the Al-Nassr forward stepped up to the same spot to fire in the first of Portugal\u2019s shootout kicks.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper, Diogo Costa then made Euros history with three penalty shootout saves to send Portugal to the last-8.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the game, Ronaldo said: \u201cEven the strongest people have their [bad] days. I was at rock bottom when the team needed me the most.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadness at the start is joy at the end. That is what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments. I feel sad and happy at the same time.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut the important thing is to enjoy it. The team did an extraordinary job. We fought right to the end and I think we deserved it because we had more authority.\u201d<\/p>\n

Euro 2024: I was at rock bottom when Portugal needed me most \u2013 Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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