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Euro 2024: Costa penalty heroics rescue Ronaldo as Portugal edge past Slovenia

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Diogo Costa saves a penalty for Portugal against Slovenia.[AFP]

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday.

Portugal forward Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in the first period of extra-time in the goalless tie in Frankfurt.

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