Ronaldo in Tears as Portugal Exits World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ended in tears as Portugal exited the tournament following a 1-0 loss to Spain.
A stoppage-time goal by Mikel Merino sealed Portugal’s fate in the last-16 clash in Dallas.
At 41, Ronaldo confirmed this was his final World Cup appearance. “I gave it my all,” he said emotionally after the match. Despite the heartbreak, Ronaldo remains the most decorated player in international history with 146 goals.
While Spain advances to the quarter-finals, Portugal faces a new era beyond the Ronaldo years. Former teammate Wayne Rooney hailed him as a “genius” whose dedication to the sport is unmatched.