Following yesterday's match where tournament surprise package Morocco stunned favorites Portugal 1:0 to reach the semi-finals, Portugal talisman and five-time Ballon D'or Winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, went to social media to confirm that his dream of winning the World Cup with his country is over, as he will not be participating in the 2026 World Cup.
"Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Fortunately I won many titles of international dimension, including Portugal, but putting our country's name on the highest foot in the World was my biggest dream.
I fought for it. I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I gave my all. Leave it all out on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. Sadly, yesterday the dream ended.
Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar."
First published: 18:42, 12.11.22