Ronaldo Bows Out Of The World Cup With ‘Clear Conscience’ After Loss To Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo says he leaves the World Cup with a clear conscience after Portugal’s exit, highlighting his three international trophies, saying, "The biggest title I won with the national team was 2016, which for me has the same dimension as a World Cup" The sixth and final World Cup for the 41-year-old superstar ended with a 1-0 loss to border rival Spain in a Round of 16 game on Monday. Ronaldo was denied a goal in the first half when record-setting goalkeeper Unai Simón made impressive leaping stop. Ronaldo, the only player to score in six World Cups in a row and the career leader in international goals with 146, took three shots against Spain. Two of those were on target, including the one on which Simón was still in midair when he reached back to grab the ball with both hands. Ronaldo got off a backward kick with his right foot after a header by teammate Joao Felix bounced off Simón’s shoulder. On the day before the round of 16 game, Ronaldo spoke to reporters for about 25 minutes and said he hoped it wouldn't be his last match and wanted “to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest.