Summary of complaint
We received some complaints about the caption which accompanied Cristiano Ronaldo鈥檚 missed penalty during the match analysis.
Our response
The graphic in question appeared over an analysis clip during a studio discussion ahead of the penalty shoot-out.听
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The caption was simply intended as a play on words, which we have done many times before on Match Of The Day analysis graphics. There was no offence intended toward Cristiano Ronaldo.听
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In fact, throughout the programme we spoke favourably about Ronaldo on a number of occasions, including:
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1.听听 听In the pre-match build-up when Jose Fonte highlighted Ronaldo鈥檚 dedication to training, saying it鈥檚 why 鈥榟e鈥檚 one of the best-ever鈥.
2.听听 听At half-time Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer did a long analysis run on Ronaldo鈥檚 movement, praising it as 鈥渁bsolutely fantastic鈥.听
3.听听 听After the penalty shoot-out, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer both referenced Ronaldo鈥檚 courage and self-belief to step forward and take a penalty.
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At no point were the pundits overly critical of Ronaldo and in the context of the programme overall, the tone was consistently respectful towards him.听
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However, we appreciate some viewers were unhappy with the graphic and the听feedback has been passed on to the production team to help inform their work going forward.