Cristiano Ronaldo said he won’t make rash decisions about his future after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain on Monday, ending his final World Cup campaign.
The 41-year-old confirmed before the last-16 match that the tournament would be his last World Cup. After the defeat, he said he would take time to reflect before deciding on his next step.
Speaking after the game, Cristiano Ronaldo won’t make rash decisions, saying he plans to spend time with his family, think carefully about his future, and move on with life.
The Portugal captain accepted the defeat and said football brings both victories and losses. He added that every player must move forward after difficult moments.
Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football, said he leaves the World Cup with a clear conscience. He described Portugal’s 2016 European Championship title as just as meaningful to him as winning a World Cup.
The football legend never won the World Cup during his career. His best result came when Portugal reached the semi-finals 20 years ago.
