Cristiano Ronaldo is considered by many fans to be the greatest footballer of all time. But he had to say goodbye to his dream of winning a world championship as a player. After the bitter elimination in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has now reported moving words on Instagram.
Of course he fulfills his World Cup dream. Cristiano Ronaldo left Doha’s Al-Thumama stadium in tears. After the 1-0 defeat against Morocco, it was clear: the Portuguese star will never be able to lift the World Cup trophy in his active career. Even in his fifth participation in the World Cup, it was not enough for the title.
Cristiano Ronaldo speaks after the bitter exit from the World Cup
Now Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken. On Instagram he writes: “Winning the World Cup with Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career.” With Portugal he won many titles, including the 2016 European Championship. But winning the World Cup was his dream, bigger than him.
“I fought for this. I fought hard for this dream. I always scored in my five career appearances, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese. I gave everything. All left out on the pitch. I never walked away from this fight and never gave up on this dream.”
Cristiano Ronaldo realizes his dream of the World Cup
But now he has to face the bitter reality. “Unfortunately that dream was shattered yesterday,” he writes, then clarifies, “I just want you all to know that despite everything that has been said, what has been written, what has been speculated, nothing has changed in my connection and devotion in Portugal has not changed for a second. I have always fought for the great cause and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country. Rather, I have nothing to say at the moment. Thanks Portugal Thanks Qatar The dream was good while it lasted.
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At the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo would be 41 years old. Now apparently he rules out the fact that he will continue playing until then. Even at this World Cup he was no longer an undisputed regular player. In any case, it is not clear where the Portuguese will continue. Manchester United recently terminated the contract with the superstar.
