Cristiano Ronaldo walks through the tunnel through TEARS as Portugal becomes the latest World Cup heavyweight to be eliminated after a stunning loss to giant-killing Morocco.
Cristiano Ronaldo went to the tunnel crying after the elimination of Portugal in the World Cup
Portugal were knocked out of the tournament after a shock 1-0 loss to Morocco
The 37-year-old came off the bench in the 51st minute to replace Rubén Neves
But Ronaldo couldn’t inspire his nation back to the match that night.
Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking around crying after Portugal were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Morocco.
Ronaldo, 37, came off the bench to replace Ruben Neves early in the second half with Portugal trailing 1-0 after Youssef En-Nesyri’s opener.
The former Manchester United star failed to inspire his country back into the contest, he just managed to rack up 10 touches and one shot in 40 minutes of action, according to WhoScored.com.
Ronaldo also squandered a late chance after drilling a right-footed shot into the hands of goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who was among a series of chances for Portugal as they chased an all-important equalizer.
The final whistle left the striker heartbroken after failing to keep alive his dreams of one last chance at football’s biggest prize.
He will be 41 when the next World Cup rolls around in 2026, meaning it will likely be his last chance to lift the trophy.
The current free agent managed to break some records in Qatar, despite starting on the bench in both of Portugal’s knockout games.