Tears and applause: Cristiano Ronaldo bows out of his final World Cup with a heartbreak

Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup journey came to an emotional end as Portugal faced defeat against Spain. While sadness enveloped him, he remained proud of his legacy, being the sole player to score in six different World Cups. Having secured three titles with Portugal, including the 2016 Euros, he announced this bittersweet event as his last World Cup appearance, marking the conclusion of an era.