Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's star forward, shared his thoughts on the end of his World Cup journey after his team was eliminated by Spain in the Round of 16.The match, held in Arlington, Texas, ended with a 1-0 victory for Spain thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino.
Ronaldo, who confirmed this would be his final World Cup appearance, compared his Euro 2016 triumph with Portugal to a World Cup win, emphasizing that the continental title holds equal significance for him.Despite the defeat, he expressed no regrets, highlighting his three titles with Portugal as his legacy.
The 41-year-old player, who has represented Portugal in six World Cups without lifting the trophy, described his exit as part of competitive sports' nature.He praised Spain's performance and hinted at future involvement with the national team beyond the tournament.This marks the end of Ronaldo's international career, though he remains focused on family and personal life moving forward.
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