Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo bid farewell to the World Cup, following his country's loss to its Spanish counterpart with a clean goal in the round of 16 of the tournament held in Dallas. Ronaldo confirmed that this participation is his last in the history of the World Cup tournaments, thus ending a long chapter of achievements and records. In his first statement after the match, Ronaldo expressed his sadness at leaving the tournament, but at the same time he stressed his complete satisfaction with what he presented. He said: 'I am sad to leave the World Cup in this way. I gave everything I had and did my best, and I leave with a clear conscience.” The Portuguese national team captain pointed out that football always carries with it the possibility of winning and losing, explaining that he will not make any hasty decisions about his international future at the present time, preferring to take a break to think with his family. Ronaldo reviewed his career spanning more than two decades with the “Brazil Europe” national team, expressing his pride in what he achieved for Portuguese football. He stressed that his era witnessed a major transformation, as he led his country to the podium for the first time in its history, by winning the 2016 European Nations Cup and the European Nations League in 2019 and 2025. Ronaldo considered that the Euro 2016 title remains the most valuable achievement in his international career. It is noteworthy that Ronaldo's career in the World Cup began in 2006, during which he participated in six editions, becoming the first player to score in six different editions of the tournament. Although the dream of winning the world title remained elusive, his legacy as one of the most prominent legends of the game remains present after the end of his last World Cup campaign.