BREAKING NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonizingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France… as ex-Man United star insists his side ‘deserved MORE’

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on social media after Portugal were agonizingly knocked out of Euro 2024 by France on penalties. There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star’s last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, with Ronaldo having revealed that this will be his final European Championship earlier this week.

Despite that, it appears that the Al-Nassr forward may have some unfinished business with his national side. Ronaldo, who was seen comforting his team-mate and Portugal stalwart, Pepe, 41, at the end of Friday night’s defeat, has today issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that his side ‘deserved more.’

‘We wanted more. We deserved more. For us. For each one of you. For Portugal. We are grateful for everything you have given us and for everything we have achieved so far,’ Ronaldo wrote. But the 39-year-old may have hinted that he could be set to play on, adding: ‘On and off the field, I am sure that this legacy will be honored and will continue to be built. Together.’

Ronaldo, who has scored 130 goals across 212 appearances for Portugal during his professional career, raised alarm bels over his future in international football. It is without a doubt my last European Championship,’ he told Portuguese outlet, O Jogo, this week. The former Real Madrid and Man United star has, though, failed to score a single goal from open play during the Championship, and notably missed a penalty during Roberto Martinez’s side’s 1-0 victory against Slovenia in their opening knockout match.

‘But I don’t get emotional about that, I get emotional about everything that football involves,’ Ronaldo added. ‘Because of the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm of seeing my supporters, my family, the affection that people have for me. ‘It’s not about leaving football, because if I do, what else would I need to do or win?