MMA legend Conor McGregor sent out a supportive message to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal star cried during win over Slovenia.

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• McGregor sends his support to Ronaldo
• Portugal legend missed crucial penalty against Slovenia
• Broke down in tears during the match

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Al-Nassr star broke down in tears after failing to convert a penalty in the first half of extra-time in the Euro 2024 round of 16 clash between Portugal and Slovenia. The 39-year-old is yet to open his account in his record-sixth appearance in the European Championship and had a golden opportunity to end his goal drought and guide his team to glory.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ronaldo, however, converted his spot-kick in the penalty shootout while Diogo Costa made three consecutive saves to send the Selecao to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win in the tie-breaker. As Ronaldo endured a roller-coaster of emotions, former MMA champion Conor McGregor extended his support to the Portuguese.

• WHAT CONOR MCGREGOR SAID

  The MMA star took to Instagram to upload a photograph of a sobbing Ronaldo and wrote in the caption, "True passion for country! Cristiano, you are the greatest football player to grace this earth! God bless you, brother! The past is glory! The present is history!"

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

  The veteran star will hope to score his maiden goal of Euro 2024 on Friday as they take on 2018 World Cup winners France in a blockbuster quarter-final clash.

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