Ronaldo Is Still Trying To Claim Bruno Fernandes' World Cup Goal

If there are two things that have got people talking about soccer in recent days, it’s the World Cup and Cristiano Ronaldo. The World Cup is well underway, and many are on the edge of their seats to see who will walk away victorious at the end of it all, while Ronaldo’s controversial interview with even more controversial Piers Morgan has finally seen an end to his reign at Manchester United.

Ronaldo is busy playing for Portugal in the tournament, where the team remains undefeated so far. The problem? While the soccer star was busy thinking he had scored his latest World Cup goal, the rest of the world wasn’t convinced. In fact, he allegedly texted Morgan as soon as the game was through to talk all about his latest achievement, with Ronaldo still trying to claim Bruno Fernandes’ World Cup goal.

The World Cup goal secured a successful win for Portugal

Things weren’t looking too great for Uruguay during their latest World Cup match against Portugal on November 28, 2022. The team was struggling in the first half and was already 1-0 down when the 54th minute saw yet another goal for Portugal. While it might have spelled disaster for Uruguay, Bruno Fernandes really pulled something out of the bag as he whipped out a beauty of a cross, with Ronaldo seeming to help the ball on its way to the back of the net - or did he? 

Fans and commentators were immediately confused by Ronaldo’s celebration

While the goal was enough to almost guarantee Portugal the win, many were instantly confused by Ronaldo’s celebration. Commentators spoke about the beauty of Fernandes’ World Cup goal, while fans were quick to point out how the ball seemingly didn’t even touch Ronaldo on its way to the net. That didn’t stop Ronaldo from doing what he does best and showing off to the crowd. The problem? Fans have since gone as far as calling the soccer star “shameless” online, with others stating Ronaldo is merely trying to get ahead of Messi for total goals scored in the World Cup.

The World Cup goal was ultimately awarded to Bruno Fernandes

It wasn’t long before the stadium announcer claimed the goal belonged to Bruno Fernandes and not Ronaldo, as the soccer scorer believed. Things took another turn when it was officially announced the goal was going to Fernandes, meaning Ronaldo narrowly missed out on adding his ninth World Cup goal to his resume. Instead, the soccer legend has eight to his name throughout his five World Cup appearances, with Ronaldo getting five of his own goals and three assists. 

Ronaldo is still trying to claim Bruno Fernandes’ World Cup goal

Just because the decision was made and announced didn’t mean that Ronaldo was about to take his goal being taken away from him lying down. At the end of full-time, after Ronaldo had served his time on the sidelines after being subbed off earlier in the game, he still seemed determined to let the world know that goal was his. Ronaldo was seen constantly pointing at his head and then at the pitch, but no one was buying it. Hopefully, he’ll get another chance to add goal number nine to the list before the end of the tournament.

Ronaldo is still trying to claim Bruno Fernandes’ World Cup goal, but many aren’t buying it. Sure, it would have been a monumental moment for the soccer star. However, many fans are now more concerned about whether Ronaldo will be able to drop the claim or if it will be a chip on his shoulder for the rest of the World Cup.