CRISTIANO Ronaldo wrecked claims that he’s selfish and can’t pick out a team-mate with a stunning outside-of-the-boot pass for Portugal last night.
The wonder pass was one of the highlights in an entertaining goalless draw between Portugal and Spain.
Ronaldo’s wonderful pass was aimed perfectly for Renato Sanches
Ronaldo got the ball through the eye of the needle with a perfectly-timed pass
Ronaldo, 35, has been accused throughout his career of not being able to spot a pass.
But he put paid to that last night with a stunning, curling ball that should have led to the breakthrough goal.
A counter-attack saw Ronaldo played in down the left and, just as it looked like he may cut in, he spotted Renato Sanches.
The ex-Swansea flop was then delivered the most delicious pass on a plate but could only fire his shot against the underside of the crossbar.
The ball bounced on the line and away, with Sanches left astonished it did not go in.
Ronaldo’s involvement in the chance left his fans on social media purring – and helped vanquish rumours he was not the complete player.
One person on Twitter rubbished claims that Ronaldo’s talent was all hard work and no natural flair.
He wrote: “Spectacular pass by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain were on the retreat as Ronaldo crept forward
Just as he looks like he will cut inside, Ronaldo unleashes the amazing pass.
Sanches’ well-struck effort smacks the bar
“If he manages to pass like that just being a ‘training product’ and ‘without natural talent’, then natural talent is overrated ….”
Another person tweeted: “What a phenomenal pass by Cristiano Ronaldo. Xavi-esque pass with the outside of his foot, and people try spread the myth he’s not a great passer.”
One other person hailed it as “the pass of a genius.”
It was busy a night for Ronaldo, who almost scored himself when he hit the bar early in the second half.
Portugal’s best chance in a night of missed opportunities came when Ruben Semedo headed a corner to the far post towards Joao Felix who failed to smuggle the ball home.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
