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Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score a goal against Slovenia during a round of sixteen match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, July 1, 2024. - photo by AP Photo/Michael Probst
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster quarterfinal with France at the European Championship after its star captain generated compelling viewing on center stage of the victory over Slovenia on Monday. Winning a penalty shootout 3-0 after a 0-0 game against the 57th-ranked team in world soccer might not sound much.