Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Portugal are knocked out of the World Cup
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
