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A viral video from the Portugal vs. Uzbekistan group stage match shows Cristiano Ronaldo noticing Uzbekistan player Khusanov covering his mouth. According to the blogger who filmed the video, Ronaldo did not report the player to the referee, unlike Lionel Messi's controversial report of Cucurella in the World Cup final. Instead, Ronaldo signaled to Khusanov that covering his mouth could result in a yellow card. The incident has sparked online debate comparing the actions of the two football superstars, with some users noting that other players have covered their mouths without being reported. The discussion highlights differing fan perspectives on sportsmanship and rule enforcement.
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In the wake of the controversy surrounding Messi's report of Cucurella covering his mouth during the World Cup final, a new video has emerged from the group stage match between Portugal and Uzbekistan.
The footage, which has gone viral online, shows Cristiano Ronaldo observing Uzbekistan player Khusanov covering his mouth. According to the blogger who filmed the video, Ronaldo did not report Khusanov to the referee. Instead, he signaled that the gesture could result in a yellow card.
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User comment: Rice covered his mouth three times in a row, and Argentina didn't say anything. Liked by 42 | Reply
Reply from Big Tooth Little Master: England also had someone covering their mouth, and nothing happened. So you need Ronaldo to not report it in a match he's about to lose. Then the phone might get smashed. GIF | Collapse
User comment: So you mean both Messi and Ronaldo show their true colors when they're about to lose? Liked by 14 | Reply | Expand all replies
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虎扑 - 足球Neutral / independent
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Online Buzz: Ronaldo Did Not Report Khusanov for Covering Mouth, Warned of Yellow Card Instead