Slovenia Fans Chant ‘Messi’ in Front of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal During Euro 2024 Clash: Video

• Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of brutal taunts by Slovenian fans who directed Lionel Messi chants at him in the Round of 16
• The 39-year-old has been on the receiving end of savage digs by opposing fans stemming from his rivalry with the Argentine hero
• Curiously, Ronaldo has struggled to find his goal-scoring boots at Euro 2024, firing blank in all three of Portugal’s three group games

Slovenian fans attempted to unsettle Cristiano Ronaldo during their Round of 16 match against Portugal at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on Monday night.

The spirited supporters aimed to distract the Portuguese star while rallying behind their team with loud chants.

Slovenia aim ‘Messi’ chants at Ronaldo

Targeting Ronaldo, they drew inspiration from opposing fans in the Saudi Pro League, who often taunt the 39-year-old with chants of his biggest sporting rival, Lionel Messi.

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In a video circulating on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, the Slovenian fans can be heard chanting “Messi” at the veteran forward, hoping to get under his skin.

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These “Messi” taunts have historically been Ronaldo’s kryptonite.

This was evident in a league game against Al Shabab, where he reacted with an obscene gesture in response to similar provocations.

According to Al Jazeera, this incident earned the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a one-game suspension.

Additionally, last April, Cristiano appeared to grab his groin area as fans chanted Messi’s name while he was leaving the field after a game against Al Hilal.

Ronaldo wows fans with ball-juggling skills

While fans tried to distract him, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated remarkable dexterity and showmanship, wowing fans at the packed stadium with his ball-juggling skills.

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In the video making the rounds on social media, the 39-year-old first showed his incredible elasticity by trapping the ball mid-air with his favoured right foot before juggling it for some distance.

He eventually had to pass the ball to teammate Pepe before falling to the ground under pressure from a Slovenian marker.