The Euros is one of the world’s biggest tournaments in terms of viewership. It sees some of the biggest soccer superstars come together to try and win the continental championship. Soccer’s biggest superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, had a scary moment in the knockout stage after he missed a penalty against Slovenia. Ronaldo was reduced to tears at halftime, and Conor McGregor had some words for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Conor McGregor on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Recent Failures
Portugal took on Slovenia in the round of 16 of the Euros, and the game was goalless in regular time. Portugal escaped as they won in the penalties. Ronaldo missed a penalty kick, couldn’t help himself,, so he was spotted sobbing. Conor McGregor had a message for the former Machester United and Real Madrid man that he shared on his social media handle. Conor wrote,
True Passion for the country! @cristiano you are the greatest football player to grace this earth! God bless you brother! The past is glory! Thepresent is glory!
Conor McGregor gave Cristiano Ronaldo massive props and called him the greatest football player. Conor is a heavy admirer of the two-division champion, and the duo regularly appears on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes. It was rather heartening to see Conor expressing his support for the Champions League winner.
Conor McGregor is recovering from an injury and bowed out of the fight against Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303. Many reports claim he will return to the octagon before the year ends. It will be intriguing to witness when and against whom the Mac will make his return to the octagon in the near future.
