Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence after his country was knocked out of the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar by Morocco, losing 1-0 yesterday.
Ronaldo wrote a message on his official Facebook page: “Winning the World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Luckily, I have won many international titles and also with the Portuguese national team, but putting the name of our country on the highest foot in the world was my biggest dream.”
He added: “I fought for Portugal. I fought hard for this dream. Five times I have participated in the world championships for 16 years, always with great players and with the support of millions of Portuguese. gave everything I had. I leave everything.” Stadium. I never turned to fighting and never gave up on that dream.”
Ronaldo continued: “Unfortunately, the dream ended yesterday. I want you all to know that much has been said, much written and much speculation, but my view of Portugal has not changed for a moment. I have always been alone, fighting for the cause of everyone, and I will never turn my back on my colleagues and my country.”
He concluded by saying, “There is nothing to say now. Thanks Portugal. Thanks Qatar. It was a wonderful dream. Now we hope the atmosphere is good and everyone can make their own decisions.”
Source: RT