Cristiano Ronaldo Ends World Cup Journey with 'Clear Conscience'

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, played his final World Cup match as Portugal was eliminated by Spain 1-0 in the round of 16 at Dallas Stadium. The star forward stated he leaves the tournament with a clear conscience and will take time before deciding his future with the national team.

Key Points

• Ronaldo confirmed this was his last World Cup: "La verdad que fue mi último Mundial, sí, pero lo demás, tendré tiempo para pensar" Source: excelsiormx. He emphasized not making rushed decisions.
• Regarding the match, he said: "Fue un partido muy equilibrado, podía ser para cualquiera... España ha tenido ese poquito de suerte" Source: excelsiormx. He felt his team gave their all.
• Ronaldo defended the value of Portugal's Euro 2016 win: "Para mí, 2016 tiene la misma importancia que un Mundial, sinceramente" Source: diariolibree. He noted that before him, Portugal had won nothing.
• He accumulated 11 goals in World Cups and said: "he dado todo y salgo con la conciencia tranquila" Source: diariolibree.

The match was emotional, with Spain's Lamine Yamal consoling Ronaldo after the final whistle. Ronaldo's future with Portugal remains uncertain, but his legacy as one of the greatest is undisputed.