2022 World Cup excitement continues in Qatar. Portugal defeated Uruguay 2-0 in Group H and made it into the last 16. The discussion of the goal scored after the match continues.
Portugal’s goal in the 54th minute caused controversy. Cristiano Ronaldo, who emerged from Fernandes’s move, met with round leather nets while making a move.
FIFA first wrote the goal to Ronaldo, but with the update that came about 10 minutes later, the name of the goal was Fernandes. This goal would be a different milestone for the World Cup, not only for Portugal, but also for the history of the country. Ronaldo (8 goals), who played 18 games in his career in the World Cup, missed the chance of another legend of the country, Eusebio, to reach 9 World Cup goals for now.
Fernandes said in a statement after the game; “I don’t believe it matters who touches the ball. I thought Cristiano touched the ball and I assisted him, but all that matters is that I pass the ball.” used the phrases.
Before the 2022 World Cup began, Ronaldo stated that he wanted to break Eusebio’s World Cup record and became the first player to score in 5 World Cups by scoring in Portugal’s first game.
The debate over who scored the goal for Portugal became the agenda on social media. West Ham player Matthew Upson said in a broadcast on the BBC: “I think it was Bruno Fernandes’ goal. The only proof I have is the replay I can see in front of me and the ball is not changing direction.” Journalist Piers Morgan said that the goal belonged to Ronaldo.
According to Edu Aguirre of El Chiringuito TV, the Portuguese Football Federation will present a proof to FIFA to show that Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal against Uruguay.
Adidas confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had no contact with the ball, thanks to the sensor and technology found in the Adidas Al Rihla ball used in the World Cup.