EVEN the cameraman and Gary Lineker was shocked Cristiano Ronaldo passed up a free-kick for Portugal against France.

The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend is his club and country's regular set-piece taker.

But his record of free-kicks has become miserable of late with just ONE goal from 60 direct attempts in international football.

The first half of Portugal's quarter-final against France, Ronaldo's side were awarded a free-kick.

And all eyes were on the Al-Nassr star as he lined up alongside Fernandes and looked ready to try his luck again.

Even the cameraman zoomed in on Ronaldo as all were braced for the forward to strike.

But out of nowhere, Fernandes blazed over the bar as Ronaldo started his run up.

Fans were stunned and even Lineker revealed he lost a bet with Rio Ferdinand on who would take the free-kick.

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