Ronaldo behavior 'unacceptable' after controversial Portugal draw

Ronaldo behavior 'unacceptable' after controversial Portugal draw - Fernando Meira

Cristiano Ronaldo fumes after disallowed goal

Former Portugal international Fernando Meira has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for his explosive reaction after his winner for Portugal was disallowed. Ronaldo's goal clearly crossed the line despite Aleksandar Mitrovic getting back to clear the ball, but referee Danny Makkelie waved play on after consulting with his linesman, sending the five-time Ballon d'Or winner into untold rage.

Alas, there was no VAR or goal-line technology to check the call. The 36-year-old threw his captain's armband down and stormed off the pitch after seeing the goal chalked off, with the match ultimately ending 2-2.

"It's a clear goal, but Ronaldo cannot throw Portugal's captain's armband on the floor," said Meira, who has 54 Portugal caps.

"Cristiano's reaction is natural but unacceptable for the captain of the national team. You cannot throw the captain's armband on the floor and go towards the changing room while the game is still going on.

"It's not acceptable for a player of his importance. I understand his frustration and I agree with him because the goal was valid, but the referees are the ones that have to make decisions, without VAR, and he has to set an example. And yesterday's was not one to follow."

The Portugal coach was less concerned with the Portugal captain's reaction.

"I don't know what happened, I was told he reacted badly. It's the normal frustration of someone who scores the winning goal for Portugal and it doesn't count. I will not go into it any further," Santos said.

"The referee apologized and told me that he was ashamed. I was in the changing room with him and he apologized. He told me on the pitch that he was going to look at the images and if it was the case, he would call me to apologize ... and that's what he did."

Ronaldo had his sisters' comfort to count on as they posted messages of support for their brother on Instagram.

"This is what is called love for your country, love for your jersey," Katia Aveiro said on Instagram.

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