Portuguese journalists were surprised by the episode during the opening match of the national team at the World Cup against Ghana.
The publication A Bola published a video of Cristiano Ronaldo eating an energy supplement during the game directly on the field.
Cristiano needed a refreshment without leaving the pitch. At this point, the cameraman kept the Portuguese star in the frame. Being in the Ghanaian penalty area, Ronaldo, who was not actively involved in the episode at that moment, because the goalkeeper fixed the ball, was looking for something in his underpants for a few seconds, and then chewed on the run and continued to play.
Recall, November 24, Portugal defeated the national team of Ghana 3-2. Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 65th minute and became the first player in history to score in five World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo (full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro) – the greatest player of modern soccer, played for clubs Sporting (Portugal), Manchester United (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Juventus (Italy), for the national team of Portugal, who set a dozen records.
His record is full of the most beautiful goals, awards and titles. Among them – the victory in the European Championship, the UEFA Nations League, a record five victories in the Champions League, as well as five awards for the best footballer of the year in Europe “Golden Ball” and four awards for the best striker of the European Championships “Golden Boot”.