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Cristiano Ronaldo finally cut his silence and spoke about his feelings after losing the match with Morocco in the 2022 World Cup. He was in tears after the match and felt like his dream was shattered.
Cristiano Ronaldo shared his feelings after getting kicked by Morocco in the World Cup. He was really emotional and in tears after the match. His video where he went straight down the tunnel in tears went viral and fans could not hold their tears as well.
No doubt Ronaldo is the best player in the world but seeing their idol in tears everyone was numb and emotional. Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for Portugal and they lost the match with Morocco. This was his last world cup and he dreamed of the trophy after playing football for many years.
Though, say luck was not in their favor or the team had a bad day. On December 10, Saturday a match was held between the two teams where Morocco beat Portugal by 1 goal. Morocco is the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinal.
At the time, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t talk with the press in the mixed zone. Neither he met any of them nor he spoke a word. but, now he is not silent as he went to his Instagram and stated his feelings.
According to Cristiano Ronaldo,
“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.”
Also, he continued his statement by saying,
“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 It’s not worth reacting to heat.”
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Furthermore, the statement reads,
“I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed not for a moment. I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country. Not much more to say for now.”
Lastly, Ronaldo thanked all his fans and supporters for the amazing journey. He said,
“Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar The dream was nice while it lasted… Now, it’s hoping that the weather will be a good advisor and allow each one to draw their own conclusions. 🙏🏽❤️”
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It was rumored that the Portugal coach Fernando Santos and Cristiano were not on good terms as per the sources.
Similarly, he was benched for the first time in this World Cup against Switzerland in the round of 16. He was brought in the second half of the match and fortunately, Portugal won the match.
But, Fernando’s trick didn’t work this time as he and the team again decided Ronaldo not to play. However, Portugal lost the match against Morocco but Santos doesn’t regret his decision. When he was asked if he regrets the decision for benching Cristiano Ronaldo, he stated,
“No, I don’t think so, no regrets. I think this was a team which played very well against Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player, he came in when we thought it was necessary, so no regrets.”
Not only Cristiano Ronaldo but his wife, Georgina Rodriguez also wrote her heart out regarding the match. Likewise, she also stated about the manager, Fernando Santos after Portugal’s loss.
As we already know Portugal got knocked out by the African team in the semi-final. Georgina said,
“You shouldn’t give your face to those who don’t deserve it. Today your friend and coach made the wrong decision. That friend for whom you have so many words of admiration and respect. The same one who, when putting you on the field, saw how everything changed, but it was too late.”
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Moreover, Ronaldo’s wife also mentioned the lesson they learned after the match. She also wrote,
“You can’t underestimate the best player in the world, its the most powerful weapon. Much less should one stand up for those who don’t deserve it? Life gives us lessons. Today we don’t lose, we learn. We admire you.”
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Apart from this, everyone including Cristiano Ronaldo fans, followers, and admirers had a great hope that Portugal will win the World Cup 2022.
Though, after their role model was in tears, people couldn’t hold their emotions and shared them via social media platforms as well. Meanwhile, winning the trophy was Ronaldo’s dream too as this World Cup was his last probably.
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