World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Why He Cried After Portugal Exit

• Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench but could not help Portugal as they were eliminated by Morocco
• Ronaldo started the second consecutive game off the bench but Morocco held on to a 1-0 lead
• He affirmed his commitment to the national team contrary to reports he will retire

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after Portugal was eliminated from Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup yesterday.

Portugal crumbled to a 1-0 loss to African nation Morocco who became the first African country to reach the semi-final of the World Cup.

The 37 year old affirmed his commitment to the national team after he made his 196th appearance yesterday.

Ronaldo was picture in tears as he left the pitch after seeing his dream of winning the World Cup come to an end in possibly his last World Cup. He would be 41 at the next World Cup.

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Ronaldo remains committed to Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence after the World Cup elimination. He took his time to absorb and reflect on the loss before publishing as against many of his colleagues who had posted earlier.

Ronaldo further noted there were some untrue reports about him amid ongoing criticisms and fire from the media which heightened due to his interview with Piers Morgan and consequently his contract termination at Manchester United.

The 37 year old made no mention of retirement plans from international duty despite widespread reports he could have played his last game for Portugal yesterday.

He also assured that when everything is settled everyone will draw their conclusions as he awaits his next move with offers from Al Nassr but is waiting to see if offers will come from European clubs.

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Ronaldo sets record despite elimination

Cristiano Ronaldo's name is synonymous to records, he sets records almost every game and yesterday was not an exception, as Sports Brief earlier reported.

He played his 196th international game for Portugal, matching Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa which is internationally recognised by FIFA.

With the announcement that he remains committed to Portugal, the record is his to break, the record man thrives on.