Ronaldo reacts to post-defeat close-up by spitting of cemara man 29th June 2010

The World Cup quarterfinals are now set, but some people would rather question Cristiano Ronaldo's bodily functions than focus on that. "Did Ronaldo spit towards the cameraman as he trudged off the pitch following Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16?" Certainly there are more pressing questions to take away from the match, but as the camera got right up next to the upset superstar, he looked directly into the lens and hocked a loogie at the ground in front of its operator.

Whether done with rude intentions or not, the immediate reaction from many on Twitter was to accuse him of acting like a sore loser. The Daily Mail, meanwhile, is going with the easy headline of: "Cristiano Ronaldo's Spitting Mad at TV Camera after Portugal Exit" and Irish television pundits are debating the intent. The Sun, of course, is going to the extreme with a headline of: "Ron in world of shame after spit."

In the 2006 World Cup it was a wink to the Portuguese bench after Wayne Rooney was sent off in England's quarterfinal loss to Portugal that turned some fans against Cristiano Ronaldo. This time his lasting World Cup image could be a wad of spit.

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It wasn't a great World Cup for Ronaldo. He scored just one goal in the only game Portugal wasn't held scoreless -- their 7-0 win over North Korea -- and despite the captain's efforts to carry his team, he just didn't get enough help to go deep into the tournament. With his over-gelled style and god-like confidence, Ronaldo has always been a "love him or hate him" type guy and the severity of your opinion of his final act on a 2010 World Cup pitch will probably depend on whether you have his picture in a frame or speared to your dartboard. 

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Spain booked their place in the quarterfinals today, with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Portugal. The score did not fairly reflect the balance of play, as Spain dominated the game from start to finish.

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Portugal started the game with a very attacking line-up, with striker Hugo Almeida supported in wide positions by Cristiano Ronaldo and Simao. Yet Portugal's coach, Carlos Queiroz, sent his team out with one thing in mind: sit back and defend.

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Portugal got 10 men behind the ball at every opportunity and looked to stifle the Spanish attack. Up until the 63rd minute, when David Villa finally broke the deadlock to put Spain ahead, the tactic worked very well. Spain were frustrated in their attempts to breach the Portuguese wall of defenders, and they were limited in their genuine goal scoring attempts.

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The main problem for Portugal was that such a defensive mindset minimized the impact of their best player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The Real Madrid star has rarely looked like re-creating his club form for his country at the World Cup, and it is no wonder given the tactics Portugal employed.

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Ronaldo needs to play in a system that allows him to take advantage of his natural abilities. One of the most gifted wingers in the game, he has the speed, both with and without the ball, to glide past defenders. He possesses a fearsome shot, yet rarely gets the opportunity to use it from open play.
Queiroz needs to shoulder the blame for that, because his team is set up not to lose, rather than to win.
Some will argue that Portugal were outmatched against Spain, who have arguably the most complete squad of players at the World Cup. That is a legitimate argument, but it doesn't explain why Portugal employed the same tactics against Cote d'Ivoire, a far inferior team to Spain.

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Others will argue that it is down to Ronaldo to have an impact on the game. I would counter that argument with the fact that football is a team game, and it takes a team effort to attack effectively, rather than relying on the skill of one individual.

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Truth be told, when Portugal play tougher opposition, they rarely set up their team to try to win games, as they are much more content playing the role of spoiler. While this may be an effective strategy in the short term, it negates the impact of Ronaldo, and until Queiroz (or his eventual replacement) realizes this, I fear we will never see the best of Ronaldo while he is wearing a Portuguese jersey.

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Quarter-final predictionsThe quarter-finals are now set, and the matchups are as follows:

Uruguay vs. Ghana
Brazil vs. Netherlands
Argentina vs. Germany
Spain vs. Paraguay
Of the four games, the only one where I feel there is a clear favourite is Spain vs. Paraguay. The reigning European champions will have too much for the Paraguayans to contain, and I expect David Villa and company to progress to the semifinals.
The other three games are evenly matched, but since predictions are generally called for at this stage of the tournament, here is what I think:
Uruguay have only conceded one goal in the tournament, and they will prove to be a difficult opponent for Ghana. The front three of Suarez, Cavani and Forlan will handle the attacking responsibilities, while Lugano and Perez will provide the defensive steel. I would back them to end Ghana's World Cup adventure.
Brazil have a slight advantage over the Netherlands because they are stronger defensively than the Dutch. There is little to choose from between the attacking players from both teams, so the defensive strength of Brazil gives them the edge. That being said, this will be a very close game that could go either way.
As for Argentina, they are explosive going forward, but I fear for them at the back. They are weak in goal, and Sergio Romero does not inspire confidence in an already shaky back line. The Germans destroyed England, and I think that if they can contain Messi, Tevez and Higuain, they have an energetic midfield that can hurt the Albicelestes at the other end.

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    *  Born: 3 June 1986
    * Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
    * Best Known As: The winner of four straight French Opens     (2005-08)

Name at birth: Rafael Nadal-Parera






Rafael Nadal was 19 years and two days old when he won the 2005 French Open in his very first appearance at the event. A left-hander with a booming forehand, Nadal had been known as a clay-court specialist since playing his first pro tournaments in 2001. His aggressive style, flowing hair and muscular build have made him a consistent favorite with female fans as well. He won his first singles title in 2004, and had a breakout season in 2005, winning at Monte Carlo, Rome, Barcelona and Stuttgart as well as at Roland Garros. He won the French Open again in 2006, 2007 and 2008, defeating Roger Federer in the final each time. In 2008 he broke through at Wimbledon, beating Federer to win the men's singles title there. No longer just a master of clay, he beat Federer at the hard-court Australian Open in 2009, confirming his #1 ranking in the world.

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Nadal generally plays an aggressive behind-the-baseline game founded on heavy topspin groundstrokes, consistency, speedy footwork, and tenacious court coverage.[82]  Known for his athleticism and speed around the court, Nadal is a capable defender[83]  who hits well on the run, constructing winning plays from seemingly defensive positions. He is a counter-puncher. He also plays very fine dropshots, which work especially well because his heavy topspin often forces opponents to the back of the court.[84]  Nadal is primarily a baseliner and seldom volleys but when he does come to the net he is a capable volleyer.

Nadal employs a full western grip forehand, often with a "lasso-whip" follow through, where his left arm hits through the ball and finishes above his left shoulder—as opposed to a more traditional finish across the body or around his opposite shoulder.[85][86] Nadal's forehand groundstroke form allows him to hit shots with heavy topspin—more so than many of his contemporaries.[87] San Francisco tennis researcher John Yandell used a high-speed video camera and special software to count the average number of revolutions of a tennis ball hit full force by Nadal. "The first guys we did were Sampras and Agassi. They were hitting forehands that in general were spinning about 1,800 to 1,900 revolutions per minute. Federer is hitting with an amazing amount of spin, too, right? 2,700 revolutions per minute. Well, we measured one forehand Nadal hit at 4,900. His average was 3,200." [88] While Nadal's shots tend to land short of the baseline, the characteristically high bounces his forehands achieve tend to mitigate the advantage an opponent would normally gain from capitalizing on a short ball.[89] Although his forehand is based on heavy topspin he can hit the ball deep and flat with a more orthodox follow through for clean winners.

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Although once considered a clay court specialist, Nadal has shed that label due to his success on the tournaments played on other surfaces, including holding Grand Slams simultaneously on grass, hard courts, and clay, winning five Masters series titles on hardcourt, and winning the Olympic gold medal on hardcourt.[82][92][93] Despite praise for Nadal's talent and skill, some have questioned his longevity in the sport, citing his build and playing style as conducive to injury.[94] Nadal himself has admitted to the physical toll hard courts place on ATP Tour players, calling for a reevaluated tour schedule featuring fewer hard court tournaments

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