Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with Portugal's exit to Spain

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Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with Portugal's exit to Spain
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match as Portugal was eliminated in the last-16 by Spain, losing 0-1. The 41-year-old forward wept at full-time, marking a notable end to his international ambitions. Ronaldo has 11 World Cup goals across six tournaments but faced criticism during this event for a lack of offensive impact. Despite fielding a competitive squad, Portugal struggled to create opportunities against Spain, highlighting a tactical deficiency. Ronaldo has not yet confirmed his retirement from international soccer.

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  • Ronaldo's last World Cup match ends with a 0-1 loss to Spain.
  • He scored 11 goals in six World Cup tournaments.
  • Portugal struggled offensively; Ronaldo's performance was under scrutiny.
  • The defeat signals a need for a new direction for the national team.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution to the game cannot be questioned. One of the greatest ever to do it on the pitch.

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