Cristiano Ronaldo says his dream of winning World Cup has ‘ended’
DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo stated in a cryptic social media submit that his dream of successful the World Cup with Portugal has ended, whereas stopping wanting saying his retirement from worldwide responsibility.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo left the sphere in tears after Portugal misplaced 1-0 to Morocco within the quarterfinals on Saturday.
In his first feedback after the elimination, Ronaldo stated Sunday that it was “time to take stock” with out saying explicitly if he desires to hold on being out there for Portugal after 19 years within the nationwide crew.
“There’s no point in reacting rashly,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram. “I simply need everyone to know that quite a bit has been stated, quite a bit has been written, quite a bit has been speculated about, however my dedication to Portugal has by no means wavered for an on the spot.
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“I’ve always been just one more (Portuguese) fighting for everyone’s goal. I would never turn my back on my teammates or my country.”
Ronaldo, who’s the all-time main scorer in males’s worldwide soccer with 118 targets, stated placing Portugal “on the highest level in the world” was his largest dream.
“In my five appearances at World Cups over 16 years, always playing alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I have given my all,” he wrote. “I left all the things I had on the pitch. I’ll by no means shrink from a battle and I’ve by no means given up on that dream.
“Unfortunately, that dream ended yesterday.”
Ronaldo stated he would now “let everyone draw their own conclusions.”
“For now. There’s not much else to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful as long as it lasted.”
The subsequent main event is the European Championship in 2024. The subsequent World Cup will probably be held within the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, by which era Ronaldo will probably be 41 years outdated.
Ronaldo is with no membership after leaving Manchester United through the World Cup within the wake of an explosive interview earlier than the event when he criticized the supervisor, board and his teammates on the English membership.
His solely purpose on the World Cup was a penalty towards Ghana in Portugal’s opening group recreation. He turned the primary male participant to attain at 5 World Cups.
Ronaldo began on the bench for Portugal’s video games within the final 16 — a 6-1 victory over Switzerland — and the quarterfinals.
Before the sport towards Morocco, Portugal coach Fernando Santos denied stories Ronaldo threatened to depart the World Cup after being advised he wasn’t going to be within the beginning lineup towards Switzerland.
