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Cristiano Ronaldo penalty whisper sparks global debate

A whisper from Cristiano Ronaldo before a decisive penalty against Croatia has triggered worldwide speculation regarding whether the striker invoked an Arabic phrase or his own routine.

By 3 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET Updated 3 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET

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According to Euronews, superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo was recorded whispering before taking a decisive penalty during a match against Croatia. The broadcast has ignited a global debate concerning the nature of his pre-penalty routine.

Observers are questioning whether the footballer uttered an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or simply used a personal encouragement routine in his native Portuguese. The footage was broadcast live around the world, leading to widespread public speculation about the meaning of the words spoken by the athlete.

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