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Sam Hill

What Morocco fans did in London after knocking Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have been dumped out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Morocco. Youssef En-Nesyri's first half goal made the difference as the African nation continue their spectacular campaign.

Ronaldo started the match as a substitute once again after he was dropped by Portugal boss Fernando Santos for their last 16 win against Switzerland. It is likely to be the 37-year-old's final appearance at a major international tournament as his glittering career continues to come to an end.

Morocco were huge underdogs against Portugal heading into the match but found themselves 1-0 up at half-time. As the final whistle blew, Ronaldo left the pitch in tears without congratulating the Moroccan players and staff with their supporters going wild in the stands.

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Supporters were left stranded outside the Al Thumama Stadium as the game got underway in Qatar due to ticketing issues. As fans continued to enter the ground during the match, they were not prepared for the shocking events that would unfold.

Following the shock result, Moroccan fans in London burst onto the streets to celebrate their nation's unbelievable win against Portugal. London’s Bethnal Green was swamped with Moroccan fans and it was a similar scene on Edgware Road.

The London-based Moroccan supporters created a similar scene after their nation beat Spain in the last 16 and have now sent their fans wild once again with a brilliant win against Portugal. Morocco will now face either England or reigning world champions France in the semi-finals.

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