World Cup 2018: ‘Harry Kane is in Cristiano Ronaldo’s head’ claims Twitter after star’s penalty miss
Portugal legend squandered an ideal opportunity to draw level with the England striker in the race for the Golden Boot as Iran's Ali Beiranvand saved his spot-kick
CRISTIANO RONALDO regularly leaves everyone in shock with his feats on the football pitch - but he left fans gobsmacked for the wrong reasons tonight.
The Portuguese superstar already has four goals to his name at the World Cup, including a stunning hat-trick against Spain.
Going into his nation's final group clash with Iran, he trailed Harry Kane by one in the race for the Golden Boot.
But he squandered the ideal opportunity to draw level with the England marksman just moments into the second half.
Ronaldo was brought down inside the area by Morteza Poraliganji's clumsy challenge.
But the 33-year-old striker's spot-kick was brilliantly saved by Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand.
Twitter exploded in a mix of shock and delight at the Real Madrid legend's miss.
And after Kane kept his cool to slot home two penalties for the Three Lions against Panama, many were claiming the Tottenham man was better than CR7.
It truly was a nightmare moment for Ronaldo and the Twitter universe had little sympathy for him.
Here's what they had to say: