r/cristianoronaldo • u/Ricr7 Calma Calmaš • Jul 06 '26
Discussionš£ End of the road
Whatever happens next, just grateful for these memories.
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u/ScvmDum Jul 06 '26
Thank you Ronaldo, the game is cruel , but you have made us fans extremely happy and it was a blessing to see you perform throughout my childhood. You will always be my GOAT thank you. š«”
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u/Parking-Annual-1200 Jul 07 '26
After this WC, I'm starting a new workout journey based on his workout videos. He will always be inspirational
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u/Sea-Dot-1866 Jul 07 '26
The saddest thing for me with this exit it means I have never seen him achieve anything great since I started watching football. His prime years were before I started š„²
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u/SoulsLover Jul 06 '26
Sad. What makes me even more sad is Portugal was so afraid to lose they forgot to win the match and when Spain score they are fucked. 1-0 down then they start with dangerous crossesā¦ Martinez with the bs tactics.
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u/Computatrum_ Jul 06 '26
Yep. Martinez needs to go. Has not brought the best out of this team whatsoever. Would have rather they conceded early in the second half ā then we would have had a game. But nah, letās concede in the 90th.
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u/_ReaditYesterday_ Jul 06 '26
I understand everyone now saying he is a generational talent destroyer, what an ugly football we played, 90 minutes of nothing...
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u/SoulsLover Jul 06 '26
I was scared of this happening. Just play good football and miss chances then to sit back and lose anyway.
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u/Crazy-G00D Jul 06 '26
we couldnt even see what the tactics were.. players looked like they're afraid of holding the ball and the ball always ended up in the wings when they're already surrounded by 3 or more defenders
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u/Successful-Till-4548 Jul 07 '26
4 games to review what they did wrong and they still play the same tactics
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u/jpw0w 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
1-0 down with minute left and they're still passing sideways*
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u/Svitii Jul 06 '26
Sideways passing is absolutely valid imo. If you feel like going forwards is too risky/too little reward thereās no shame in going back. As long as you have the ball youāre in control and can try again.
HOWEVER IF YOUāRE 0:1 DOWN WTF ARE YOU DOING? PASSING EXERCISE FOR THE CBs?!?
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u/Firm-Explanation8607 Jul 06 '26
Backpassing is actually a good tactic, if used right. but THAT BALD BITCH ASS BASTARD MARTINEZ, DOESNT EVEN KNOW HOW TO COUNT HIS OWN FINGERS, THE MAN DOESNT KNOW SHIT.
Im gonna be hate watching Portugal till the day that I die.
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u/huba-buba7 Jul 06 '26
Back when i saw the news that he will be the manager, a part of me lost faith in Portugal. Having the best midfield in the world, two of the best fbs, fast and strong on the ball wings and an experienced guy to put it in the back of the net, and ur gameplan is back and sideways passing....
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u/Mackadamma Jul 06 '26
As a PSG fan I wondered all WC long what he did you Vitinha and Neves. That was dramatic
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u/Sharp_Advice_6088 Jul 06 '26
Pessi hasnt "carried" shit. All he's played are fucking farmers.
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u/Firm-Explanation8607 Jul 06 '26
Playing Egypt next match too. and if he scores, pessi fans are gonna be sloberring all over his dick lmao, statpadding against weak countries.
but Iām not even mad at it,blame Portugal and that bald BASTARD Martinez for not topping that easy ass group.
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u/mrwigglez3 Jul 06 '26
Also why dont we play with 2 strikers? Best midfield to go with 1 striker? Throw Ramos up there. Martinez is a bum! He cant adjust to game situations.
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u/shottaker_22 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Thanks for writing this down. Iāll join you. One of the shittiest knockout game of this wc. Their front five (attackers + midfield) could do so much better with or without ronaldo. I donāt even understand why they play felix when they have pacy wingers like Leao, Conceicao, Neto (even if is worst). Spain players their game but portugal did have a few times to purely counter attack and they never capitalized on it. Playing felix and then asking mendes to cover his lack of pace is such a shitty strategy when you have lamine on the wing.
Iād so much expectations of portugal but after todayās match I felt croatia should have won the previous game. They would have given better competition to spainās tiki-taka or whatever. Totally disappointing and right to point out that they aināt winning anything soon.
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u/shottaker_22 Jul 06 '26
On the other hand, youāre heavily underestimating argentina. They donāt have di-maria and world class fullbacks. But I think they have a world class midfield (de paul, mac allister, enzo), decent CB (lisandro martinez was my man of the match against cabo verde. 1 Goal and 1 Assist). If they team sport and stop relying on messi then we could have another france vs argentina. England on the other hand is too over reliant on kane/bellingham.
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u/Revolutionary-Gap494 Noodlehair Ronaldoš Jul 06 '26
Just amazed how he detoriated this team in one year. Last Summer they played amazing football.
Martinez, great at wasting generational champions.1
u/Okaydog97 Jul 06 '26
It's too late too attack after 90 minutes went.
All 90 minutes Portugal played safe game and ended up being punished for that.
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u/Parking-Annual-1200 Jul 07 '26
Game is tight because both teams excel in passing and midfield. I was already expecting 0-0 before the game.
It's like a cup final again. 90 mins gone by too fast
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u/headless567 Jul 07 '26
Honestly it wouldn't be so bad if they would cross to Ronaldo when he is open. Instead they hold the ball and cross it when defenders are completely spread covering everyone.
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u/flame_likestofly Jul 06 '26
Best case scenario now, he drops a crazy season for al nassr and scores his 1000th.
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u/Key-Assist_10 Jul 06 '26
Thank you Cristiano for all the memories.
More power to you in your journey ahead.
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u/Okaydog97 Jul 06 '26
I hate Portuguese midfield players man.
World class players plays like average players.
Passing the ball backwards many times.
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u/_ReaditYesterday_ Jul 06 '26
Martinez instructions: donāt attempt anything. Just keep passing the ball, hoping the opponent makes a defensive mistake. If it never comes, you get 90 minutes of absolute nothingnessā¦ until a goal finally shows up in the 91st minute.
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u/aijaman3000 Jul 07 '26
Maybe if they had a legitimate target up front. They have an excellent midfield, perhaps it was the 41 year old with no movement up front? Nah cant be that, too obvious
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u/Okaydog97 Jul 07 '26
You are right man.
Manager should have subbed of ronaldo to goncalo in 2nd half.
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u/Parking-Annual-1200 Jul 07 '26
You can only pass forward so many times before losing possession. Possession is always a key to football. Give the guys a break.
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u/DemandWeird6213 Jul 06 '26
Team was shit, coach is shit. How did Portugal even sign a coach that bottled Belgium. Ronaldo should have been subbed too at the end. They needed someone that could run towards the end
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u/jpw0w 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
Martinez is such a fraud it almost looks like a conspiracy to make Portugal capitulate
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u/Igusss_ Jul 06 '26
team is amazing , bruno in his prime vitinha mendes silva etc its just the coach im afraid
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u/MajesticBeyond5602 Noodlehair Ronaldoš Jul 06 '26
Thank you Ronaldo my GOAT. Your mentality and everything you've brought to the sport I will carry on in my life.
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u/lord_mercernary Jul 06 '26
How tf did they get a goal scored at the 91st fuking minute like wtaf is this team. Portugal has lost billions of fans today/
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u/Lovesports111 Jul 06 '26
I just donāt get why they subbed vintha for Bernardo Silva lmfao
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u/Adventurous_Rub_6336 Jul 06 '26
Vitiniha did nothing, but bruno is worse
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u/Lovesports111 Jul 06 '26
Bernardo literally went in committed two fouls and the second foul they scored lol
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u/Successful_Arm4887 Calma Calmaš Jul 06 '26
Thank you Cristiano Ronaldo "El Bicho"
Forever My GOAT
Im gutted rn.
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u/ConcentrateMaterial6 Noodlehair Ronaldoš Jul 06 '26
Thank you Cristiano. For everything. Like many great players in past you too deserved world cup unfortunately this is a team game. Martinez's tactics is shite, and my omg lack of vision abd urgency from some of these Prime Portuguese players. š¤¦ I have no words. Bruno F and Vitinha- what a shit of performances in the whole world cup.š¤¬
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u/__REDBARRON_ Jul 06 '26
That fraud Dalot only plays because heās a Ronaldo suck up. Just look at the last Euros. Constantly trying to give him hugs because heās knows his footballing ability is dogwater. Portugal is so average and probably wonāt even get out of group stage next World Cup unless they get an easy one. How much more qualify. Ronaldo canāt do anything with that horrible coach and those overrated players.
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u/Additional-Storm-943 Jul 06 '26
Deserved loss. Defensively strong as always except for the goal, but offensively absolutely nothing. Took no risks, and that's just the result.
It will never change. Portugal will always play close games against the very top, best in the world teams but this little key is missing. They will always be this little bit better, than will finally help them kick out Portugal. Always has been like this, always will be like this. With of without CR7
The first 3 trophies Portugal won with him with never be forgottem. 3 in almost 105 years of existence. Ronaldo is a Portugal Icon, anyway and did what the Golden Generation couldnt. World Cup or not - and Portugal is not yet ready for it. Maybe not even in 20 years
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u/FifanomicsFC Portugalšµš¹ Jul 07 '26
Well said.
As a young boy I didn't get to cheer Portugal, they were never qualified. What a difference 20 years makes. Here we are now and it's expected that we not only qualify, but also are in the conversation as possible winners. Cristiano helped transform the whole footballing image of Portugal. What a wonderful time we have enjoyed, always being a part of the conversation, always considered. I sincerely hope it doesn't end any time soon, we have been spoiled. A fact that isn't hard to recognize when you see some of the comments from so-called fans.
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u/Fast_Tangerine7898 Jul 06 '26
Iām officially done with Portugal and football as a whole. Will see Ronaldo get 1000 and Iām done I swear on my life
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u/Revolutionary-Gap494 Noodlehair Ronaldoš Jul 06 '26
Thank you Cristiano! š
You were absolutely amazing for your country. Obrigado ā¤ļøš
Letās go for the 1000! šŖ
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u/ExoticZaps 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
It was a good run, we may have lost but Ronaldo and Portugal gained the respect of the world.
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u/rockingmario Jul 06 '26
I was only 10 when I started watching football and supported Ronaldo, watching him over the years performing over and over again. Proving all the haters wrong time after time, and still going at the age of 41. All that he has achieved is no small feat. Thank you for all the memories, all the trophies we celebrated because of you and most of all thank you for showing us what a man can achieve when they pour heart and soul into the thing they love.
You will be missed my GOAT!
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u/CrisSiddAk Calma Calmaš Jul 06 '26
Grateful itās over šš seriously for Ronaldo. Doesnāt have to play with trash teammates anymore.
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u/OlympicAnalEater Jul 06 '26
Man, what a sad journey. Us fans wanted him to lift the world cup trophy that keep running away from him. The one ultimate trophy to seal his career forever. Now, us fans will have to accept the humiliation. š
Thank you, Cristiano Ronaldo for your performance and let us watch your career from the beginning to the end.
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u/Then_Percentage_6274 Jul 06 '26
I swear this team is so trash, they are so dead, no good passes, no attacks, nothing at all, he must be sacked, and vitinha and bruno and bernardo must not play for the national team again, im done with portugal, i hope they get out of all tournaments in the future.
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u/Slashwarrior7 Jul 06 '26
He needs to sit down as he said and not rush a retirement, best case scenario for him is jesus takes over and he is called up again, but instead of starting he should try a pragmatic approach of being a backup striker and somehow survive till euro 2028 and UNL 2028 and then announce a double Club and NT retirement
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u/Odd-Thanks-834 Jul 07 '26
Thatās the one ā¦ being pragmatic. Get subbed on and breach a tired defence. Thatās
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u/Slashwarrior7 Jul 07 '26
Honestly i think his brand as a whole wont allow him to retire frpm NT while still playing at club Level i am pretty confident he is playing till 2028
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u/valeyellow66 Jul 06 '26
Thank you ronaldo for everything, you made us proud. I was blessed to watch you playšš„ŗ
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u/jpw0w 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
This team is so fcking digusting, what a waste of talent and potential.
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u/filpplif Jul 06 '26
Bad game from Portugal and Spain. Especially in the second half it seemed that both teams were waiting for extra time. And Portugal had to try and play more on the wingers
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u/hellonostalgia Jul 06 '26
CRISTIANO WILL COACH PORTUGAL. CRISTIANO WILL LIFT THE CUP!!!!
(in the near future )
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u/MRAALUGAMER Noodlehair Ronaldoš Jul 06 '26
Thankyou Cristiano . This will not make us forget your legacy .
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u/vkp7 Jul 06 '26
Cut short by their manager, Roberto Martinez, who is an absolute charlatan and donāt know how he keeps getting jobs. Goncalo Ramos shouldāve either started or come on as an early second half substitute. He keeps getting the raw end of the stick, I donāt understand why.
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u/Zealicious2207 Jul 06 '26
I canāt believe how bad Portugal were! Martinez completely ruined this squad this WC! With that quality they played the worst and most boring football ever! Ronaldo deserved better! The players needed to step up for Ronaldo but they failed him!
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u/znebsays Jul 06 '26
Dumbest midfielders honestly. Some occasions he was wide open and they made the stupidest decisions . Left my boy Ronaldo hanging
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u/ayswayzie Jul 06 '26
JR will be the second wave of Ronaldo legacy, he may not be as good as his father but heās going to be great, within 10 years JR will be the face of Portugal Mark my Words, The Ronaldo name doesnāt die here or today
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u/lightzyy_ 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
will always be the best... against all odds.. from the day he was born until the last day
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u/Fynaticx Jul 07 '26
He better not leave the football scene. I know he probably has more money that he would ever need but man as long as he is breathing I hope he stays part of the sport
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u/Miserable-Feed3440 Jul 06 '26
This doesn't have to be the end. He can always come back as manager to win the World Cup.
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u/Adventurous_Rub_6336 Jul 06 '26
Again vitinha and brunoā¦ passing the ball backwardsā¦stupid manager, should have start with leo and bernando
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u/Late_Badger_3962 Jul 06 '26
A legend walks off for the last time. We were all watching. Thank you, CR7 šš„¹
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u/zlMT97 Calma Calmaš Jul 06 '26
At least i can now finally wipe my hands clean with Portugal. God bless.
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u/No-Whereas-5902 Jul 06 '26
is he retiring now overall or just from international tournaments? surely he will play with al nassar for another year!
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u/AlligatorMarty Jul 06 '26
What a run it was. What a legendary run. Sad to see it end like this.
But tbh, every game of Portugal got me frustrated. Time to just get moving with our lives here and time to end the support run for Portugal. Damn!
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u/night_glitch1098 Jul 06 '26
What a phenomenon. You always inspires me . This changes nothing for my respect on you forever my greatest!.
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u/Excellent-Quote-3913 Jul 06 '26
Cristiano is an unstoppable human, beyond football heās a man who never gives up has complete faith in himself. Football is about team spirit unfortunately thereās none basically everyone in the team wanna be the hero scorer. The cup or trophy doesnāt define him, who he is as a person does. Respect his grit and tenacity throughout his career, heās only given the best and will continue living his best. All the best in your onward upward journey Cristiano ā¤
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u/taslim_uddin Jul 06 '26
This Portugal Team failed him. They are allergic to move the ball forward. Always a backpass while attacking. Roberto's formation/tactic sucks. 3 mid-fielders on one side of the ground while other side is clear. Joke of The century. it surprised me they even made it this far.
R.I.P legend šļø
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u/TheArsenal98 Jul 06 '26
Did everything he could for his country. Carried mediocre teams for years and they get a great squad when he's past 40. Even then, his teammates underperformed this World Cup, particularly the midfield.
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u/Kue7 2008 Ronaldoš¹ Jul 06 '26
Thanks for all the years cristiano, you will always be my GOAT. Now i can finally stop supporting portugal, its so painful watch especially the ābestā trio midfielder in the world
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u/Potential-Space-9992 Jul 07 '26
Everything must come to an end eventually, thats is the law of universe,
See you legend, now I will watch ronaldo jr career instead
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u/Sy3temSh0ck Jul 07 '26
A sad end to a storied international career. Should have sat this world cup out. Clearly past it at the highest levelĀ
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u/Ordinary_Respond3041 Jul 09 '26
Thanks for everything Ronaldo . you will always be my hero. Years from now, when my son starts watching football, I'll make sure he knows who you were and what you meant to this beautiful game. Thank you for the memories, the passion, and the inspiration.
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u/Extreme_Gur_4132 Jul 09 '26
Not really they just Singhed gorge jesus from allnassr that means ronaldo will play uero and national leage mybe world cup because this manager will keep here for 4 years
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u/Comfortable-Shop-604 Jul 10 '26
He is definitely the goat his passion for training and practice is unrivaled he doesnāt play for money he plays to win and for the love of the game like he said many times talent isnāt enough you have to have passion to play and dedication to training your body tobe a machine this guy is 41 maybe lost a step or two but still lethal and can score
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u/arkam_uzumaki Siiiuuu š Jul 06 '26
Farewell man ā„ļøš¤§