Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate headlines, though not solely for his on-field exploits at Euro 2024. Social media has been flooded with memes drawing parallels between Ronaldo and Antony Starr’s Homelander from The Boys. This viral trend has sparked fan interest, with many eager to understand the reasoning behind the comparisons.
Here’s everything you need to know about why Cristiano Ronaldo is compared to Homelander on social media.
Why are Homelander and Cristiano Ronaldo being compared after the Euro 2024 match?
Fans are comparing Homelander and Ronaldo after the Euro 2024 match because of Ronaldo’s behavior on the field.
In Portugal’s recent match against Slovenia, Ronaldo became a focal point for fans. As per ESPN, Ronaldo consistently requested to take all free kicks. The situation garnered further attention when he missed a crucial penalty and displayed visible emotion afterward. This has led to online comparisons between Ronaldo and Homelander, the self-absorbed antagonist from the series.
As per fans, Ronaldo’s actions mirrored Homelander’s authoritarian control. He didn’t allow other skilled players like Bruno Fernandes or Bernardo Silva to take free kicks. His poor free-kick record, having scored just one goal in 60 attempts during major tournaments, fueled this comparison. His insistence on taking all set pieces despite his performance sparked many memes and social media posts.
Social media amplified these comparisons. Fans created memes and videos showing Ronaldo’s face on Homelander’s body. Anthony Starr, who plays Homelander, even shared these memes on his Instagram story.
As per UEFA, Portugal will face France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal on July 5, 2024, at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. The game kicks off at 8:00 p.m. BST.
The intersection of sports and pop culture has captivated audiences, highlighting Ronaldo’s behavior and the broader trend of comparing sports figures to fictional characters. This comparison continues to generate buzz as Portugal advances in the tournament.
