Cristiano Ronaldo may have been a trailblazer at complimentary- kicks- but the original Manchester United assailant's conversion rate tells a unique story
Although Ronaldo may be remembered for developing a particular type of free-kick, the knuckleball, statistics indicate that the actor rarely succeeds in achieving those goals.
However, current data tells us that the 39- year- ancient is weak at free kicks. In fact, Ronaldo has scored 52 strong free blows for his five professional leagues in 22 years, according to The Telegraph.
Even though this number is 2.36 per year, it still does n't tell the whole story. The former Manchester United winger has attempted 60 completely kicks and scored just one of them on the international level.
It came in Portugal's opening team sport in the 2018 Russia World Cup during a 3- 3 pick with Spain.
Ronaldo is still being handed the game proceeding a terrible to his team- companions outside the box, but certainly information dispels the idea that he is any great at them, especially when wearing Portugal colours.
The veteran's penalty-taking skill was criticized in Portugal's shoot-out triumph over Slovenia on Monday night. The Portugal commander wasted a fantastic chance to win the match extra day during the Euro 2016 Round of 16 after being handed a place- kick following a bad to Cleveland attacker Diogo Dalot.
But his work was thwarted by Jan Oblak, the Atletico Madrid chance- cap. Ronaldo was seen in grief after missing the possibility, but he managed to put away his charges during the battle and assist his federal team count for the playoffs.
Indeed, with his second opportunity, Ronaldo smashed the ball home into the bottom corner.
Instead of celebrating the goal, Ronaldo appeared to go over and apologise to Portugal fans inside the Frankfurt Arena.
Diogo Costa, the Portugal keeper, was the real hero of the night, however, saving three consecutive Slovenia penalties to secure progression to the next round.
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