‘Cristiano Ronaldo In Tears’ – Reactions As Morocco Eliminated Portugal From World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was introduced in the 51st minute but there was to be no classic grandstand finish for the 37-year-old, who saw his only opportunity well saved by Atlas Lions goalkeeper Bono.

While there were scenes of jubilation from Morocco’s players and supporters as they celebrated a deserved and famous win, becoming the first African and Arab side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals, the flip-side saw distraught Portugal players being consoled, while Ronaldo was cried over the result.

Speculation will increase over the Portugal forward’s future following the elimination. He is currently without a club and will be into his 40s by the time the next World Cup rolls around.

Ronaldo did become the first men’s player to score in five separate World Cup tournaments with his penalty against Ghana, though he has struggled to make an impact at the tournament in general throughout his career.

His Portugal side finished fourth in 2006 but only won three games across 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions, resulting in two last-16 eliminations and a group-stage exit. 2018 saw them bested by Uruguay in the last 16.

Below are some reactions from Twitter:

20 years of super human football..
Putting Portugal on a pedestal on the world football front..
Highest scorer, Highest capped player.
The greatest there is. The greatest there was. The greatest there ever will be !

Kudos to Morocco tho#cr7 #CR7𓃵 pic.twitter.com/HTHXjEgNIo

— Rakshit datta (@DattaRakshit) December 10, 2022

It’s the end for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup. The Portuguese leaves the pitch in tears on his last appearance ever in the World Cup. 🚨🇵🇹 #Ronaldo #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/fWLC6YN0Wj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 10, 2022

Ronaldo is going out but he breaks the record as the most-capped player in football history.

He has done great for the sport, it’s time to call it quit. Forever, the GOAT! #CR7𓃵 pic.twitter.com/sszqLoVBm0

— Albert Nat Hyde (@BongoIdeas) December 10, 2022

All gone crazy in Casablanca! A long historic night in Morocco. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/aoDtzRcE5f

— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) December 10, 2022

A great achievement for African football! For the first time, we’ll have a representative in the World Cup semi-finals. We keep on growing. Congrats, Morocco! #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/vQS4CCZXiR

— Lauren Etame Mayer (@Lauren12arsenal) December 10, 2022

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Congratulations Africa!
Morocco, an African country, in the semi finals for the first time in the history of FIFA World Cup!🥰❤ pic.twitter.com/qqJD2qB5xh

— @samirajaafar🇪🇹❤ 🤍🖤 (@FadilaJaafar) December 10, 2022

This Cheddira cameo is the most insane performance I’ve seen from a footballer.

— Daniel Austin (@_Dan_Austin) December 10, 2022