
There was a feeling of conclusion when Cristiano Ronaldo departed the Al Thumama Stadium with his head bowed.
The fancied Portugal star had just exited the 2022 World Cup to history-makers Morocco, with captain Ronaldo unable to turn the tide off the bench in the second half. His self-assurance knows no bounds, but even the great Ronaldo may have thought that was that in regard to his World Cup career.