PHOTOS: The 5 stages of grief as told through Ronaldo's face vs. Germany
Jorge Silva / Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo did not have a good day. Portugal was destroyed by Germany in their opening game 4-0, and he played a forgettable 90 minutes, which included a free kick that went into the wall. It was a one-man wall.
The sun will come out tomorrow, Ronaldo. The. Sun. Will. Come. Out. Tomorrow. Here he is trying to come to terms with his team's inadequacy during the rout through the five stages of grief:
Denial.
Anger.
Bargaining.
Depression.
Acceptance.
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