Cristiano Ronaldo has defended his performance at Euro 2024, stating that Portugal’s overall performance in the tournament was ‘reasonable.’ In an interview with Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo addressed criticism regarding his move to Saudi Arabia and the tears he shed after missing a penalty in the Round of 16. He acknowledged that Portugal’s exit on penalties was disappointing, but argued that the team played well and had opportunities to win. Ronaldo also countered claims that he was not contributing goals, emphasizing that he scored twice during the tournament, including in penalty shootouts against Slovenia and France. He stated that he accepts responsibility for his missed penalty but that he always remains committed to the team, even in the face of adversity.