Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears as Portugal were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco following a shock win.
The axed Manchester United star came off the bench in the second half having been left out from the off for the second game in a row.
But Ronaldo was unable to inspire his side back to level terms as Youssef En-Nesyri’s 42 minute opener settled the sides.
For Morocco, they made history as the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final.
But for Ronaldo, it was heartbreak as he failed in what he warned would be his final crack at football’s greatest prize.
The legendary forward, 37, squandered a late chance in added time when his right-footed effort was drilled low into keeper Yassine Bounou’s hands.
And at the final whistle, while his team-mates acknowledged the fans and congratulated the celebrating Moroccans, Ronaldo walked off down the tunnel in floods of tears.
A cameraman followed him as he walked off from the World Cup sobbing.
Now Ronaldo returns home – without a club having left Man United while on international duty in Qatar – after making history in the Middle East.
He scored in Portugal’s opening game, from the penalty spot, to record goals in a record-breaking FIVE World Cups.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
