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Ronaldo's World Cup Dream Ends in Tears
7 Jul
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup match ended in a loss.
- He scored a world-record 976 goals but never won the World Cup.
- Manager Roberto Martinez criticized Ronaldo's performance.
Cristiano Ronaldo's final appearance in the FIFA World Cup ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16. The Portuguese superstar, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, saw his quest for the sport's ultimate prize conclude without success.
Ronaldo, who has scored a world-record 976 goals for club and country, had previously announced this would be his final World Cup. His closest approach to glory was reaching the semi-finals in 2006. Following the match, manager Roberto Martinez resigned, acknowledging Ronaldo as a "football icon" and a "prime example" of the sport.
Commentary highlighted concerns about Ronaldo's current form impacting the team's performance. Despite his legendary status and record-breaking goal tally, his final World Cup chapter closed with disappointment for both the player and his nation.
