At the age of 37, Cristiano Ronaldo has dashed his dream of winning the World Cup, the only major trophy missing from an impressive career. Portugal lost to Morocco with a score of 1:0 (a big surprise in Qatar), and at the end of the dispute at the Al-Tumama stadium, the Lusitanian star could no longer contain his emotions.

Cristiano Ronaldo during the match against MoroccoPhoto: Michael Zemanek / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

At the end of the match, the Moroccans were on the cusp of happiness (the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup), while the Lusitanians were devastated.

Cristiano Ronaldo ran off the field, and surveillance cameras recorded the Lusitanian forward crying on the way to the locker room.

We can talk about the end of an era in world football, this is the last World Cup in which Ronaldo played in his career.

The semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

  • Tuesday, December 13

Argentina – Croatia (Lusail Stadium – Al Daayen, 21:00)

  • Wednesday, December 14

Morocco – France/England (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00)

Cristiano Ronaldo and the tears of departure from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar