For the first time after Morocco knocked out Portugal from the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken.
The Eagle Online recalls that Morocco shocked the world when it defeated Portugal in a quarterfinal match.
In the match on Saturday, Morocco defeated the former European champions 1-0 to make history as the first African country to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Reacting to the defeat in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday, Ronaldo, who wept as he left the pitch, wrote: “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Fortunately I won many titles of international dimension, including Portugal, but putting our country’s name on the highest foot in the World was my biggest dream.
“I fought for it . I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I gave my all. Leave it all out on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. Sadly yesterday the dream ended It’s not worth reacting to heat.
“I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed not for a moment. I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country.
“Not much more to say for now. Thank you Portugal. Thank you Qatar. The dream was nice while it lasted… Now, it’s hoping that the weather will be good advisor and allow each one to draw their own conclusions.”
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