DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo stated in a cryptic social media put up that his dream of successful the World Cup with Portugal has ended, whereas stopping in need of asserting his retirement from worldwide obligation.The 37-year-old Ronaldo left the sphere in tears after Portugal misplaced 1-0 to Morocco within the quarterfinals on Saturday.In his first feedback after the elimination, Ronaldo stated Sunday that it was “time to take inventory” with out saying explicitly if he needs to hold on being out there for Portugal.“There’s no level in reacting rashly,” Ronaldo wrote. “I simply need all people to know that loads has been stated, loads has been written, loads has been speculated about, however my dedication to Portugal has by no means wavered for an immediate.“I’ve at all times been only one extra (Portuguese) preventing for everybody’s objective. I’d by no means flip my again on my teammates or my nation.”Ronaldo, who’s the all-time main scorer in males’s worldwide soccer with 118 objectives, stated placing Portugal “on the best stage on the planet” was his greatest dream.“In my 5 appearances at World Cups over 16 years, at all times taking part in alongside nice gamers and supported by thousands and thousands of Portuguese, I’ve given my all,” he wrote. “I left the whole lot I had on the pitch. I’ll by no means shrink from a battle and I’ve by no means given up on that dream.“Sadly, that dream ended yesterday.”Ronaldo stated he would “let everybody draw their very own conclusions.”“For now. There’s not a lot else to say. Thanks, Portugal. Thanks, Qatar. The dream was lovely so long as it lasted.”The following main match is the European Championship in 2024. Ronaldo will likely be 41 by the point of the 2026 World Cup in america, Canada and Mexico.___AP World Cup protection: https://Fifanews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Ronaldo says his dream of successful World Cup has ‘ended’
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