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Ronaldo ‘won’t make rash decisions’ following last World Cup game

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Cristiano Ronaldo stated he will not make hasty decisions about his future after Portugal's elimination from the World Cup.
  • The 41-year-old forward confirmed that this was his final World Cup appearance.
  • Ronaldo reflected on his career, emphasizing his pride in winning the 2016 Euros and leaving the World Cup stage with a clear conscience.

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he will take his time to consider his future following Portugal's exit from the World Cup, assuring that he will not make any rash decisions. The veteran forward, who played in his final World Cup match on Monday, stated that he needs time to reflect and be with his family before contemplating his next steps.

It was my last World Cup, yes, but I’ll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life.

— Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo speaking about his future after Portugal's World Cup exit.

"It was my last World Cup, yes, but I’ll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life," Ronaldo told reporters after Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old acknowledged the unpredictable nature of a footballer's career, stating, "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and you have to move on."

That’s football, that’s the life of a footballer. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and you have to move on.

— Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo reflecting on the nature of professional sports after the loss.

Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men's international football, expressed that he is leaving the World Cup stage "with a clear conscience." He reiterated his belief that winning the 2016 European Championship with Portugal holds a significance comparable to a World Cup title for him. "The truth is, the biggest title I won with the national team was in 2016 (Euros), which for me is just as significant as a World Cup, honestly," he said.

The truth is, the biggest title I won with the national team was in 2016 (Euros), which for me is just as significant as a World Cup, honestly.

— Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo comparing the significance of the Euros title to a World Cup.

Despite never winning a World Cup, with his best performance being a semi-final appearance 20 years ago, Ronaldo maintained a positive outlook. He concluded by stating, "Tomorrow is a new day, and life goes on," signaling his intention to move forward after a storied World Cup career.

I’m leaving with a clear conscience, at my best, and that’s it. Tomorrow is a new day, and life goes on.

— Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo's concluding remarks on his World Cup career.
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