CRISTIANO RONALDO left a rival wincing in pain – after smashing a free-kick straight into his private parts.
Marin Pongracic lined up in the Croatia wall for the Portugal set piece.
Cristiano Ronaldo caught Marin Pongracic right where it hurts Credit: Getty
His free-kick went right into the middle of the wall Credit: BBC
Ronaldo, 41, stepped up to take it, dreaming of giving his side the lead in their last-32 World Cup showdown.
But it did not even come close to going over or around the wall.
Instead, the ball whacked Pongracic right where it hurts after his big leap to block the shot.
Pongracic needed a few moments to get his breath back after the unfortunate incident.
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