Ronaldo says his dream of profitable World Cup has ‘ended’ – The Related Press – en Español

byCrypto Bargain -December 12, 2022

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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned in a cryptic social media publish that his dream of profitable the World Cup with Portugal has ended, whereas stopping in need of asserting his retirement from worldwide responsibility.

The 37-year-old Ronaldo left the sector in tears after Portugal misplaced 1-0 to Morocco within the quarterfinals on Saturday.

In his first feedback after the elimination, Ronaldo mentioned Sunday that it was “time to take inventory” with out saying explicitly if he desires to hold on being out there for Portugal after 19 years within the nationwide group.

“There’s no level in reacting rashly,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram. “I simply need all people to know that rather a lot has been mentioned, rather a lot has been written, rather a lot has been speculated about, however my dedication to Portugal has by no means wavered for an prompt.

“I’ve all the time been only one extra (Portuguese) preventing for everybody’s aim. I’d by no means flip my again on my teammates or my nation.”

Ronaldo, who’s the all-time main scorer in males’s worldwide soccer with 118 targets, mentioned placing Portugal “on the very best degree on the planet” was his largest dream.

“In my 5 appearances at World Cups over 16 years, all the time taking part in alongside nice gamers and supported by tens of millions of Portuguese, I’ve 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.

“Sadly, that dream ended yesterday.”

Ronaldo mentioned he would now “let everybody draw their very own conclusions.”

“For now. There’s not a lot else to say. Thanks, Portugal. Thanks, Qatar. The dream was stunning so long as it lasted.”

The following main match is the European Championship in 2024. The following World Cup will probably be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026, by which period Ronaldo will probably be 41 years outdated.

Ronaldo is with out a membership after leaving Manchester United through the World Cup within the wake of an explosive interview earlier than the match when he criticized the supervisor, board and his teammates on the English membership.

His solely aim on the World Cup was a penalty towards Ghana in Portugal’s opening group recreation. He grew to become 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.

Earlier than the sport towards Morocco, Portugal coach Fernando Santos denied reviews Ronaldo threatened to depart the World Cup after being advised he wasn’t going to be within the beginning lineup towards Switzerland.

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Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed to this story.

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AP World Cup protection: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports