The BBC has been labelled a ‘shame’ by footballing legend John Terry after the company mocked Cristiano Ronaldo for lacking his penalty throughout Portugal’s thrash in opposition to Slovenia.
Ronaldo had been handed the chance to attain the successful purpose, throughout an extra-time penalty whereas the sport remained degree at 0-0 however his effort was stopped by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Through the replay of the miss, the BBC mockingly captioned the clip ‘Misstiano Penaldo’ sparking fury amongst followers and former England gamers alike, with Terry writing bluntly ‘it is a shame’.
The star Portuguese participant was left in tears after the miss however luckily managed to redeem himself, managing to win one in every of his staff’s three targets through the shootout, which has positioned them within the quarter finals of the Euros 2024.
The BBC’s caption, which was labelled as ‘shameful’ and ‘unprofessional’ by some viewers, comes as pundits are mentioned to have been a lot harsher on gamers than in earlier years.
John Terry referred to as the BBC a shame after they mocked Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty miss
Ronaldo was left in tears after lacking from the spot within the first half of extra-time
Chelsea legend Terry was fast to criticise the BBC for his or her caption for Ronaldo’s penalty
John Terry after he additionally missed a vital penalty throughout his profession because the eyes of the world watched him in 2007, leaving him in tears
Amongst these voicing their considerations was former England captains and Beeb pundits Gary Linekar and Alan Shearer.
The pair have been left lower than impressed with the Three Lions’ efficiency of their final match in opposition to Slovakia – which was saved by Jude Bellingham’s equalizer simply seconds earlier than defeat.
Talking after the sport, which noticed the staff enter the Euros quarter finals, Linekar mentioned the staff appeared like ‘misplaced souls’.
He instructed the Relaxation is Soccer podcast: ‘I take a look at them in the intervening time and I see a staff that is like misplaced souls. I do not assume they actually know what they’re imagined to be doing, or what their jobs are, or how the staff’s imagined to be taking part in.
‘I am certain they’ve been instructed nevertheless it’s whether or not they’ve purchased into it. They’re taking part in in a type of format or model that’s alien to most of them, as a result of most of them play a excessive press, with dynamic, electrical brief passing soccer [for their clubs].
‘We have not seen any of that. So I truly really feel for the gamers a bit of bit. You possibly can see that they’re attempting their nuts off. They’re working, chasing and doing all these issues. There’s completely no lack of effort or dedication however they give the impression of being a bit of bit misplaced.’
The adverse evaluation from Linekar comes after he labelled England’s efficiency throughout their 1-1 draw with Denmark through the group stage as ‘s***’.
Amongst these voicing their considerations was former England captains and Beeb pundits Gary Linekar and Alan Shearer
England supervisor Gareth Southgate regarded like a relieved man following Sunday’s slender win
Jude Bellingham hit again at ‘garbage’ directed at England after his man of the match show
Present England captain Harry Kane responded by accusing Lineker of being intentionally sensational in a bid to advertise his podcast.
In the meantime, Southgate mentioned of Lineker’s criticism: ‘I’m oblivious to it. It’s not essential to me in any respect. What’s essential to me is I’ve to information this set of gamers confidently by the terrain that’s the match.’
In the meantime Jude Bellingham hit again on the ‘garbage’ directed at England after his man of the match show in opposition to Slovakia.
The Actual Madrid star additionally posted a well-known quote from former American president Theodore Roosevelt on Instagram after the sport, showing to take a swipe at England’s detractors.
It learn: ‘It’s not the critic who counts, not the person who factors out how the robust man stumbles, or the place the doer of deeds might have completed them higher. The credit score belongs to the person who is definitely within the area, whose face is marred by mud and sweat and blood.’
The BBC’s mocking caption concentrating on Ronaldo’s efficiency was picked up by livid followers this night.
One wrote on social media: ‘Individuals preach about males’s psychological well being then snicker at Cristiano Ronaldo for exhibiting emotion in a giant second beneath immense stress then the BBC mock him as Misstiano Penaldo.
‘He deserves big credit score for stepping ahead through the shootout and scoring.’
Former England worldwide Terry felt the BBC have been incorrect to criticise Ronaldo
The penalty from Ronaldo was stored out by an excellent save from Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak
One other mentioned: ‘BBC Sport this positively shameful. You must be ashamed of such unprofessional behaviour’.
Whereas a 3rd added: ‘Misstiano Penaldo! You possibly can’t convice me that this is not Twitter account trolling – not the BBC.
‘The TikTokzation of soccer punditry just isn’t one thing I ever needed to see what occurred to the sport I really like.’
No marvel the caption sparked upset from John Terry after he additionally missed a vital penalty throughout his profession because the eyes of the world watched him.
The previous Chelsea skipper infamously slipping and hitting the put up when he had the prospect to win the Champions League in opposition to Ronaldo’s United in Moscow in 2008. As with Ronaldo final evening, Terry was additionally left in tears on the miss.
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr team-mate Sadio Mane jumped to his defence following the incident
The 39-year-old managed to redeem himself as he scored his penalty within the shootout
Terry infamously slipped and hit the put up when he had the prospect to seal glory in 2008
One person referred to as for the one that added the caption to obtain a pay rise. They wrote: ‘Give this individual a elevate – and their very own present.’
Moreover, one other person wrote: ‘Wonderful ahahaha’.
Portugal at the moment are by to the final eight of the match, the place they are going to tackle France.
Ronaldo’s aspect scored all three of their penalties within the shootout, with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saving three Slovenia penalties.
Talking about his tearful response after the match, Ronaldo mentioned: ‘After I take into consideration my household, I get emotional as a result of they’re distinctive moments, which I am unable to specific in phrases, they’re folks I like, followers who’re at all times with us and particularly with me and I’m very glad about it.’
He added: ‘You possibly can’t be afraid, I’ve by no means been afraid to face issues head-on, generally I get it proper, generally I do not get it proper, however giving up is one thing you may by no means hear from my title.’
Showing at a document sixth European Championship, Ronaldo has but to attain on the match apart from his effort within the shootout.
Portugal completed prime of Group F as they beat Czechia and Turkey earlier than dropping to Georgia.
MailOnline has contacted the BBC for remark.
