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Cristiano Ronaldo Narrowly Escapes Fan Collision during Euro 2024 Defeat
Cristiano Ronaldo had a close call during the Euro 2024 match against Georgia where a fan narrowly avoided colliding with him at the Veltins Arena.
Ronaldo’s performance in the game was lackluster before he was substituted, adding to his frustration for not scoring in the group stages.
During the match, a supporter leapt from the stands feet-first, just missing Ronaldo as a steward intervened in time.
Despite the shock, Ronaldo escaped injury, but the incident added to his unpleasant night on the field.
Portugal’s boss, Roberto Martinez, supported Ronaldo’s frustration, citing an incident with VAR and a denied penalty.
The fan’s action came days after increased security measures were promised following multiple pitch invasions targeting Ronaldo.
Martinez expressed concerns for player safety, emphasizing the need for stricter security to prevent such incidents in the future.
Ronaldo’s teammate, Bernardo Silva, echoed the sentiments, highlighting the disruptions caused by the pitch invasions during matches.