One Extraordinary Photo: Ronaldo Reacts to the End of His World Cup Career
Ronaldo left the pitch alone after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain, ending a World Cup career that included three goals in North America.
- On Monday, 41-year-old Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo ended his FIFA World Cup career following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Texas, leaving him fighting back tears.
- Critics accused Portugal coach Roberto Martinez and Ronaldo of extending his international career beyond its peak, as the veteran lacked his former pace and struggled in the match.
- During the tournament in North America, Ronaldo scored 3 goals, including 2 in a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan and a penalty against Croatia in the last 32.
- "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and you have to move on," the forward said after the match, adding he leaves the World Cup stage "with a clear conscience."
- Reflecting on his achievements, the billionaire footballer noted that winning the 2016 Euros remains as significant as a World Cup title, and he will now consider his future.
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One Extraordinary Photo: Ronaldo reacts to the end of his World Cup career
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Julio Cortez is a veteran photojournalist with The Associated Press. He is the AP regional chief photographer and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Cortez is working his third World Cup, has been with the AP 16 years and is based in Dallas.
It was the humiliating goodbye of a generation of gold. Portugal leaves the World Cup with a "poor" and "grey" football. With Martinez leaving and Ronaldo in tears, it is the portrait of a team without flame.
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