Ronaldo, a genius for winning penalty – FIFA

Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a “total genius” by Fifa for the way in which he won a penalty for Portugal in their World Cup victory over Ghana.  The 37-year-old converted from the spot to become the first man to score at five different Fifa World Cups.  Portugal won 3-2, but the awarding of the […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a “total genius” by Fifa for the way in which he won a penalty for Portugal in their World Cup victory over Ghana. 

The 37-year-old converted from the spot to become the first man to score at five different Fifa World Cups. 

Portugal won 3-2, but the awarding of the spot-kick outraged Ghana boss Otto Addo, who said it was “not a penalty”. 

At a briefing in Doha, Fifa technical study group (TSG) member Sunday Oliseh said strikers are “getting smarter”. 

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The TSG, which is led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, looks at each match and provides analysis including performance data and trends.