‘Yesterday The Dream Ended’ – Cristiano Ronaldo Speaks After Portugal World Cup Exit | Football/Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his worldwide retirement in an Instagram publish on Sunday after World Cup heartbreak in opposition to Morocco.

Portugal crashed out of the World Cup with a shock loss to Morocco within the quarter-finals on Saturday. Veteran striker Ronaldo was a second-half substitute however did not make an affect and Portugal left Qatar with a whimper. The striker has now seemingly confirmed his worldwide retirement following the disappointing exit.

In an Instagram publish Ronaldo stated: “Profitable a World Cup for Portugal was the largest and most formidable dream of my profession. Luckily I gained many titles of worldwide dimension, together with Portugal, however placing our nation’s title on the best foot within the World was my largest dream.

“I fought for it. I fought exhausting for this dream. Within the 5 appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, all the time by the facet of nice gamers and supported by thousands and thousands of Portuguese, I gave my all. Depart all of it out on the sector. I by no means turned my face to the struggle and I by no means gave up on that dream.

“Sadly yesterday the dream ended It isn’t value reacting to warmth. I simply need you all to know that a lot has been stated, a lot has been written, a lot has been speculated, however my dedication to Portugal hasn’t modified for a second. I used to be all the time one combating for the target of all and I might by no means flip my again on my colleagues and my nation.

“For now, there’s not far more to say. Thanks, Portugal. Thanks, Qatar. The dream was stunning whereas it lasted… Now, it is time to be a superb advisor and permit each to attract their very own conclusions.”