Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a penalty against Austria
.Video footage has emerged of
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo bringing an impromptu interview to a sudden
halt -- by throwing the reporter's microphone into a nearby lake on
Wednesday.
The incident happened several hours before Portugal's decisive Euro
2016 Group F clash with Hungary in Lyon with a berth in the tournament's
last 16 at stake.
The 21-second clip shows Ronaldo, surrounded by security guards, strolling by a lake with his team mates.
When the reporter from Portugal's CMTV approaches to ask if
he was prepared for the game, Ronaldo grabs the microphone from him with
one hand and pitches it into the water.
The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward has been under pressure after
refusing to shake hands with Iceland's players following Portugal's 1-1
draw in their opening game and missing a penalty in their second group
match -- a goalless draw with Austria.
Jose Delgado, a correspondent for Portuguese daily A Bola, told Reuters Ronaldo was frustrated by his poor performances.
"The hours before the game are always difficult for the players and I
don't think it's a good idea they mix with journalists because things
like this may happen," he said.
"Ronaldo has been anxious in the last few days because he didn't play
well in the opening two games. Let's see what he can do against Hungary
and if he can come to his usual level."
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