Ronaldo Will Take Time to Consider His Future
The 41-year-old forward ended with 11 World Cup goals and said he will take time before deciding on his international future.
- Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match on Monday as Portugal fell 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 in Texas, with the 41-year-old legendary forward weeping as his tournament run concluded.
- Spain super-sub Mikel Merino scored the game-winning goal after the 90th minute, ending the hard-fought match while Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes as the all-time international leader with 146 goals and 233 appearances.
- Reflecting after the loss, Ronaldo stated, "The best title I won with the national team was UEFA Euro 2016. For me, it has the same weight as a World Cup, sincerely. I'm at peace."
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez called Ronaldo "an exemplary captain," while peer Rodri praised his mentality, stating his country should "be so proud of him to play six World Cups. It's incredible and an example."
- With his World Cup career finished, Ronaldo remains under contract with Al-Nassr through June 30, 2027, noting he will "take time to think, be with family, not decide things after the heat of the game.
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