Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal star throws reporter's microphone into lake - CNN

    Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal star throws reporter's microphone into lake

    By Matias Grez, CNN

    Updated 1127 GMT (1927 HKT) June 22, 2016

    Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during Portugal's 1-1 draw against Iceland. He labeled his opponents as having "small mentalities" after the tiny islanders held on for a draw in its first match at a major international tournament.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during Portugal's 1-1 draw against Iceland. He labeled his opponents as having "small mentalities" after the tiny islanders held on for a draw in its first match at a major international tournament.
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    Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson makes a save during the draw with Portugal.
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    Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson makes a save during the draw with Portugal.
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    Iceland's Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, left, jumps for a header with Portugal's Andre Gomes.
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    Iceland's Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, left, jumps for a header with Portugal's Andre Gomes.
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    Iceland's Birkir Bjarnason scores in the 50th minute to tie the score at 1-1.
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    Iceland's Birkir Bjarnason scores in the 50th minute to tie the score at 1-1.
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    Bjarnason celebrates his goal.
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    Bjarnason celebrates his goal.
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    Halldorsson collects a save.
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    Halldorsson collects a save.
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    Vieirinha jumps over a tackle from Iceland's Ari Skulason.
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    Vieirinha jumps over a tackle from Iceland's Ari Skulason.
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    Nani celebrates the opening goal of the match, which he scored in the first half.
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    Nani celebrates the opening goal of the match, which he scored in the first half.
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    Portuguese defender Pepe collides with Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
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    Portuguese defender Pepe collides with Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
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    Hungary's Zoltan Stieber celebrates after scoring a late goal in the match against Austria. The goal in the 87th minute topped off a 2-0 victory in Bordeaux, France.
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    Hungary's Zoltan Stieber celebrates after scoring a late goal in the match against Austria. The goal in the 87th minute topped off a 2-0 victory in Bordeaux, France.
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    Austria defender Aleksandar Dragovic receives his second yellow card in the 66th minute. Austria played with 10 men for the rest of the match.
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    Austria defender Aleksandar Dragovic receives his second yellow card in the 66th minute. Austria played with 10 men for the rest of the match.
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    Adam Szalai scores Hungary's first goal in the 62nd minute.
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    Adam Szalai scores Hungary's first goal in the 62nd minute.
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    Austrian midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger, right, clashes with Hungarian midfielder Laszlo Kleinheisler.
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    Austrian midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger, right, clashes with Hungarian midfielder Laszlo Kleinheisler.
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    Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly makes a save. The 40-year-old is now the oldest player ever to compete in the Euros.
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    Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly makes a save. The 40-year-old is now the oldest player ever to compete in the Euros.
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    Hungary's Krisztian Nemeth, left, competes against Austria's Florian Klein.
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    Hungary's Krisztian Nemeth, left, competes against Austria's Florian Klein.
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    Austria fans wave their colors in the stadium before the match.
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    Austria fans wave their colors in the stadium before the match.
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    A large Hungary shirt is held as part of the pre-match ceremony.
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    A large Hungary shirt is held as part of the pre-match ceremony.
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    Story highlights

    • Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone into a lake
    • Portugal captain under pressure after poor performances at Euro 2016

    (CNN)Without a win or a goal at Euro 2016, is Cristiano Ronaldo starting to crack under the pressure?

    The Portugal star was out for a leisurely stroll with his compatriots near the team hotel in Lyon when he was approached by a journalist for comment.
      Instead of his years' worth of media training kicking in, Ronaldo snatched the reporter's microphone out of his hand and launched it into a nearby lake.
        The Real Madrid man is coming under increasing scrutiny, having underperformed in both his country's matches at Euro 2016.
        Read: Is Euro 2016 Ronaldo's last chance?
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          Portugal's record appearance holder questioned Iceland's "small mentality" after the tiny islanders held it to a draw and was also culpable of a crucial missed penalty in a goalless stalemate against Austria.
            The Portugal Football Federation was not immediately available for comment.

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