Turkey and Portugal faced off this Saturday in the second group stage match of Euro 2024.
Following the encounter, Cristiano Ronaldo and Arda Güler were not seen together in the numerous TV shots, and it wasn’t for lack of opportunities. On Sunday, a photo surfaced revealing a rather awkward scene between the two Real Madrid players.
The Portuguese national team left no room for doubt against Turkey this Saturday. Both teams had won their first matches in this European Championship 2024, needing a second victory to secure qualification for the round of 16. As expected, it was Portugal who secured their spot in the knockout stage with a 3-0 victory.
In an intriguing match where Cristiano Ronaldo shone, Arda Güler attempted to shake hands with his Real Madrid predecessor. Unfortunately, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner ignored the Turkish star who reached out to him just after the final whistle. Images circulated on Sunday depict the awkward moment suggesting that CR7 did not notice Güler, who made himself scarce on the pitch after the match ended.
While some suggest that the Real Madrid midfielder should have persisted or been less timid to catch the attention of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, others speculate on a rift, suggesting Cristiano Ronaldo may not have appreciated Güler’s public admiration for Lionel Messi (his GOAT). This has sparked a heated debate online.
It’s worth noting that after the competition’s first group stage match, the former Fenerbahçe star broke a 20-year-old record previously held by the Al Nassr captain, becoming the youngest player to score a goal in Euro debut.
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