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<h1>Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Portugal's exit from the World Cup</h1>
Cristiano Ronaldo let himself go into emotional tears at the final whistle, after Portugal's dream of continuing in the World Cup was shattered against Spain in the round of 16, played in Dallas. The match, which was mostly stuck at 0-0, saw Spain emerge thanks to a decisive goal from Mikel Merino during injury time. Portugal, despite trying to react in the final minutes, failed to find the equalizer, thus ending their adventure in the tournament.
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Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Portugal's exit from the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his World Cup adventure in tears, after Portugal's defeat against Spain in the round of 16, marking his last appearance in this competition.
For Ronaldo, this was the last opportunity to capture the one international title that has eluded him, and at 41, the Portuguese captain had to face the reality of never having lifted the World Cup. After the match, visibly emotional, he greeted the fans with applause and a farewell gesture. "I'm sad to leave the World Cup like this," commented Ronaldo. "I gave my all, I did my best and I'm leaving with a clear conscience. Yes, this was my last World Cup, but now I will have time to reflect and be with my family. I won't make hasty choices."
Statistically, Ronaldo is the most decorated player in the history of international football, with 146 goals in 233 appearances for Portugal. His moment of glory came in 2016, when his team won the European Championship. Wayne Rooney, a former teammate, praised Ronaldo as a "genius" and a "superstar", underlining how rare it is to see a talent of his calibre. Rooney also hinted at Portugal's future, stressing that this defeat could represent a new beginning for the team, beyond the Ronaldo era.
Now, Spain will continue their journey in the tournament, facing the winner between Belgium and the United States in Los Angeles in the quarter-finals. Portugal's defeat, and in particular that of Ronaldo, marks an important chapter in the history of football, with the great champion leaving the World Cup stage with a mix of sadness and pride for an extraordinary career.
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