Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo discards special Nike limited-edition boots during a World Cup match after the first half. According to reports, the boots cost about £242 and feature Ronaldo’s “CR7” branding. They were presented to him as a commemorative item recognizing his achievement of being the first player to score in six World Cup matches. The accounts say Ronaldo removes the boots at half-time while Portugal is involved in another World Cup match in which he does not score, sometimes described in the coverage as a blank. After Ronaldo bins the boots, the reports indicate he continues the match with different footwear, though the sources do not provide further detail on any follow-up with Nike or the circumstances beyond the half-time incident. The outlets frame the moment as part of a recurring theme around Ronaldo’s equipment choices during tournaments rather than as a disciplinary or official investigation.
Ronaldo leaves on-field with limited edition Nike boots during Portugal World Cup match
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo discards special Nike limited-edition boots during a World Cup match after the first half. According to reports, the boots cost about £242 and feature Ronaldo’s “CR7...
- Cristiano Ronaldo removes or discards a pair of limited-edition Nike boots at half-time during a World Cup match.
- The boots are branded with Ronaldo’s “CR7” logo.
- The special boots are linked to Ronaldo’s milestone of scoring in six World Cup matches.
- Reports describe the boots as costing about £242.
- Sources connect the incident to a game in which Ronaldo does not score (described as another World Cup “blank”).
The boots, which featured Ronaldo's 'CR7' logo, were given to the Portuguese legend to mark his achievement of being the first player to score in six World Cup matches.
3 hours agoThe boots, which featured Ronaldo's 'CR7' logo, were given to the Portuguese legend to mark his achievement of being the first player to score in six World Cup matches.
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