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Cristiano Ronaldo cried

Yesterday, I saw a bet on Polymarket about whether “Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during this World Cup,” and I never expected that the answer would be here today.

On July 3, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (United States, Canada, and Mexico), Portugal edged out Croatia 2-1 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Spain.

After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo gave an interview and addressed rumors that he would step away from the national team after this World Cup.

Ronaldo said: “Please continue to support the national team as always, one game at a time. Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is not important at this moment. I will discuss it with my family before making a decision, and I won’t make an impulsive decision. Now is the time to rest and get ready for the next match.”

After the final whistle, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatia’s Luka Modrić (“the Maestro”) held each other tightly in an embrace.

Ronaldo and Modrić once fought side by side at Real Madrid, but this was the first time they had met at a World Cup. With that, the 40-year-old Modrić completed his “final dance” at the World Cup.

CCTV commentator bid Modrić a heartfelt farewell: “Modrić is like a flower that blooms from inside a rock—always growing tough and resilient. He’s like Sisyphus from mythology: time and again, he pushes the boulder that can never reach the top of the mountain, yet he still chooses to plant hope through sweat and persistence. Two comrades who once fought side by side in Madrid and brought countless honors—now one of them has to stop. He will carry the other person’s hope and the other person’s expectations and keep moving forward. And from today, Croatia may have to accept an era without Modrić, but in the days when Modrić was here, this team once played the most beautiful Croatian rhapsody.”

In this match, Ronaldo scored from a penalty spot, netting his first goal in the World Cup knockout stage, earning the MVP award. After the match, Ronaldo put on the jersey of his late teammate Diogo Jota for his final appearance to thank the fans. From the camera view, Ronaldo covered his face and eyes with his hands, with tears welling up.

After the match, Ronaldo gave an interview.

“How do you deal with such intense anxiety and tension? Did you expect the match to be like this?”

Ronaldo: “I expected it. As captain, I’ve gone through moments like this. I said we have to learn to endure pain. To win such an important match, we have to learn to endure pain. We managed to do it today.”

“I think it was a fantastic game for the audience. In the first half, we controlled the match. The second half got a bit chaotic, but that’s normal—this is football.”

“After Croatia scored, we were a little nervous and a bit flustered. But then we scored the penalty, and that gave us an uplifting turning point. After that, the game became much easier. Later, we ran into some difficulties again, but that’s just how the game is.”

Ronaldo: “Today is a special day, because, as you know, Jota is guiding us from heaven. This is a special moment. We all feel like he’s with us, so winning today and honoring him in the best way—that’s what matters most.”

“Have you said goodbye to Modrić?”

Ronaldo: “Yes, I did. He is a football legend—he still is. We’re about the same age; I’m one year older. He’s a legendary player. I have immense admiration for what Modrić has achieved in football and for the contributions he is still making.”