Georgina Rodriguez got a post-match selfie kiss from Cristiano Ronaldo after glamming up to watch him help Portugal into the last 16 of Euro 2024.
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- All-time great continues to make history
- Silencing more doubters at major tournament
- Chasing down another piece of silverware
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was in a record-breaking mood once again as the Portuguese made it two wins from two at this summer’s European Championship. When teeing up Bruno Fernandes for their third goal in a 3-0 victory over Turkey, CR7 became the outright leading assist-maker in Euros history.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Ronaldo is yet to register an effort himself at what is his sixth European Championship – and 11th major tournament in total – but the 39-year-old is making a positive contribution to the collective cause after registering 50 goals and making more history at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in the 2023-24 campaign.
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THE GOSSIP
He was the star attraction when Portugal faced Turkey in Dortmund, with six pitch invaders taking to the field in a bid to get close to their idol. Partner Georgina was also in attendance to watch him in action, alongside son Cristiano Jr, and she got her own selfie with CR7 afterwards.
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WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Questions have been asked of whether Ronaldo can handle the demands of another major tournament, in what should be the latter stages of his career, but he continues to silence any doubters – having made a career of that – and could be rested for a clash with Georgia next Wednesday as Portugal are already safely through to the knockout stage.
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