Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly emotional after missing a penalty in extra time last night, and his club teammate Sadio Mane sent him a supportive message, which has since been revealed.

The message, conveyed by Sadio Mane through his verified Instagram handle last night, translated to “You are still a champion.” This gesture by the Senegalese international demonstrated great sportsmanship.

Mane expressed solidarity with his teammate, posting a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo looking visibly upset after the penalty miss. He affirmed Ronaldo’s championship status and likely aimed to bolster the Portuguese forward ahead of future challenges.

Despite Ronaldo’s miss, Portugal ultimately won the match in a penalty shootout. They now advance to face France in the quarter-finals.