"There Was No Portugal Victory Before I Arrived!"... Ronaldo's Bitter Final Words After Round of 16 Exit

On July 7 (KST), Portugal was eliminated from the 2026 North and Central America World Cup after a 0-1 loss to Spain in the Round of 16.

Ronaldo, who had announced the day before the match that this World Cup would be his last, maintained his unwavering pride during the post-match interview, stating that "the Euros are the same as the World Cup," despite the disappointment of the defeat.

At the same time, he bid a composed farewell, adding, "This is football and the life of a player." We bring you Ronaldo's final World Cup interview on <Sports Mug>.

(Composition and Editing: Nam Ju-hyeon, Produced by Sports News Department)
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