World Cup Day 22: Ronaldo bids farewell to his World Cup dream

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Ronaldo breaks silence in emotional statement after Portugal World Cup exit

Ronaldo sends message after Portugal's World Cup exit: Cristiano Ronaldo on IG: “I fought hard for this dream, I gave it my all. I just want to tell you all that much has been said, written and speculated but my dedication to Portugal has not changed. I would never turn my back on my country.”

FIFA: “A myth. A legend. A machine. Thank you, Cristiano”

Cristiano Ronaldo choked up with emotion as tears ran down his cheeks after his Portugal team were beaten 1-0 by Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Ronaldo momentarily covered his face with his hand, but couldn't hide his disappointment.

World Cup News

Messi gets his wish! Unpopular referee Lahoz 'is sent HOME from the World Cup'

Mateu Lahoz will not be officiating any of the remaining games at the World Cup as he 'heads home from Qatar', according to COPE.

VIDEO: Mbappe was brutally pied by Kyle Walker in tunnel, it was so awkward

France golden boy Kylian Mbappe appeared to be brutally pied by England defender Kyle Walker in the tunnel prior to Saturday night's World Cup quarter-final.

Youssef En-Nesyri jumped higher than Ronaldo and FIFA calls him the skywalker

Youssef En-nesiry with his goal against Portugal pulverizes the mark of Cristiano Ronaldo’s jump against Sampdoria: 2.78 meters

An emotional tribute for Pele: Swapping three of Brazil's stars for hearts

Alejandro Dominguez, the president of CONMEBOL, has explained that there is a proposal to change the badge on Brazil's shirt in honour of Pele.

Morocco has the best defense at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Atlas Lions became the first African team to reach the semifinals after defeating Portugal 1-0 with another clean sheet under their belt.

Ronaldo will NOT return home with Santos and the rest of national team today

Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to Lisbon on Sunday after his country's shock quarter-final exit from Qatar 2022 to underdogs Morocco.

Real Madrid interested in Morocco’s World Cup hero Bounou

Real Madrid are considering a move for Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

‘What are you looking at, fool’: Messi’s words being printed as merchandise

Just as he has throughout this World Cup, Lionel Messi made the headlines in Argentina’s quarterfinal against the Netherlands. But not just for his on field performance that included a freak of an assist, a goal from spot kick and then another successful spot kick during the shootout.

Messi-mad Miss BumBum celebrates by balancing World Cup off naked rear

If you thought the way the Argentina team celebrated their penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands was a little cheeky, just wait until you see what Miss BumBum did.

What They Say

Perisic thanked Neymar for the hug and said it meant a lot to his son

Perisic thanked Neymar for the hug and said it meant a lot to his son.

Kylian Mbappe leaves comment on Marcus Rashford post after World Cup showdown

France superstar Kylian Mbappe has shown his softer side by responding to a heartfelt message posted by Marcus Rashford after England suffered another gut-wrenching World Cup elimination.

Brazil legend Pele sends message to Antony amid World Cup exit

Brazil legend Pele has sent a heartfelt message to Manchester United star Antony after the Samba Boys were knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia on Friday night.

Bruno Fernandes sends classy Morocco message amid 'pain' of Portugal exit

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has congratulated Morocco on reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup - but has admitted that it is "painful" for him and Portugal to have exited the competition.

'Southgate let us down' - Rio Ferdinand questions England manager's decisions vs France

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand questioned Gareth Southgate's in-game decisions after England lost to France and the World Cup quarter-finals.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Antonela imitating Messi's words - “what are you looking at, silly?”