Stadium security were swift to respond on two occasions as Cristiano Ronaldo ’s World Cup dream came to an emotional conclusion.
Aged 37, the former Manchester United forward was likely competing in international football’s biggest tournament for the final time. His time in Qatar has been tumultuous, with his acrimonious exit from Old Trafford sealed on the verge of the tournament.
He then made World Cup history in Portugal’s opening match vs Ghana, scoring in his fifth consecutive tournament - a record stretching back to 2006. But that was the highlight as Ronaldo was relegated to the bench by Fernando Santos.
