CRISTIANO RONALDO’S incredible mentality was summed up by a heart rate monitor which kept track of him during the rollercoaster Slovenia clash.
The thrilling last-16 clash saw the Portugal legend in tears after he missed a crucial penalty during extra time against the Slovenians.
Ronaldo eventually made amends by scoring in the shoot-out and apologised to fans as Portugal won to book their spot in the quarter-finals versus France on Friday.
But what impressed supporters more was seeing how the Manchester United legend’s heart rate was at its lowest level when he took Portugal’s first penalty in the shootout.
TNT Sports revealed the 39-year-old’s “heart rate was monitored in yesterday’s game,” and “the lowest level was reached when he took Portugal’s first penalty in the shoot-out.”
After his frustration and tears of still not being able to find the back of the net during a game at the Euros, fans have applauded him for his mentality in the shoot-out.
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One said: “Shows why he’s one of the best!!”
While another simply added: “Legend.”
A third then put: “That’s why he’s the best in pressure situations.”
Meanwhile, some pundits blasted the Al-Nassr star when for crying after Jon Obak saved his penalty in extra-time, which saw the distraught icon being consoled by team-mate Diogo Dalot.
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Former Germany international Didi Hamann labelled his outburst as “embarrassing.”
While Micah Richards supported the star and said it “shows his passion for the game”.
Ronaldo defended his emotional outburst and claimed his alleged selfishness was due to “enthusiasm”.
He said: “It is without a doubt my last European Championship. But I don’t get emotional about that, I get emotional about everything that football involves.
“Because of the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm of seeing my supporters, my family, the affection that people have for me.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
