Morocco, on Saturday, eradicated Portugal to develop into the primary African group to succeed in the FIFA World Cup semis.
A visibly disappointed Ronaldo after the defeat used to be in tears as pictures of him in an emotional state stormed the social media.
In his first feedback after the removal, Ronaldo mentioned that it used to be ‘time to take inventory’ with out announcing explicitly if he needs to hold on being to be had for Portugal.
“There’s no point in reacting rashly,” Ronaldo wrote. “I just want everybody to know that a lot has been said, a lot has been written, a lot has been speculated about, but my dedication to Portugal has never wavered for an instant.
“I’ve at all times been only one extra (Portuguese) combating for everybody’s purpose. I might by no means flip my again on my teammates or my nation.”
Ronaldo, who is the all-time leading scorer in men’s international soccer with 118 goals, said putting Portugal “at the best possible stage on this planet” was his biggest dream.
“In my 5 appearances at World Cups over 16 years, at all times enjoying along nice avid gamers and supported through hundreds of thousands of Portuguese, I’ve given my all,” he wrote. “I left the entirety I had at the pitch. I’ll by no means shrink from a fight and I’ve by no means given up on that dream.
“Unfortunately, that dream ended yesterday.”
Ronaldo mentioned he would “let everyone draw their own conclusions.”
“For now. There’s not much else to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful as long as it lasted.”
The subsequent primary match is the European Championship in 2024. Ronaldo might be 41 by the point of the 2026 World Cup within the United States, Canada and Mexico.
(With inputs from AP)