Cristiano Ronaldo finally spoke after Portugal’s elimination from the World Cup. The team was defeated by Morocco by 1 to 0, in the melancholic farewell of the star of the main championship of the planet. By the end of the game, he was in tears.
Through social networks, at the age of 37, he recognized the end of the dream. In the next Cup, in 2026, he will have 41. Which should make his participation unfeasible, since his physical condition is no longer the one that enshrined him among the greatest in football history.
“Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Fortunately, I won many titles of international dimension, including for Portugal, but putting the name of our country on the highest level in the world was my biggest dream”, he wrote.
“I fought for that. I fought hard for that dream. In the five presences I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all. I left everything on the field. to fight and I never gave up on that dream,” he added.
Cristiano preferred not to be direct in a confrontation with coach Fernando Santos, who left him on the bench in the knockout matches. He only reinforced his efforts in Qatar despite leaving the starting line-up.
“Unfortunately, yesterday the dream ended. It’s not worth reacting hotly. I just want everyone to know that a lot has been said, a lot has been written, a lot has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed even for an instant”, he observed.
“I’ve always been one more person fighting for everyone’s goals and I would never turn my back on my teammates and my country. For now, there’s not much more to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful while it lasted… Now , is to hope that time will be a good adviser and allow each one to draw their own conclusions”, he concluded.
The ace’s short playing time in the elimination match led to criticism from his partner and family members. After the match, the athletes complained about the Argentine arbitration, which supposedly harmed them.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s publication had distinguished comments. Pelé thanked him: “Thanks for making us smile, my friend”. Marta called the Portuguese “idol”. LeBron James referred to him as “legend”.
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