‘3 aspects of reality….’: Cristiano Ronaldo posts cryptic story on Instagram publish World Cup exit

Two days after Portugal’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo posted one more cryptic message on his Instagram. This time a narrative with the textual content, “3 aspects of reality: Pain, uncertainty and constant work.”

Ronaldo was introduced on as an alternative within the second half throughout Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco within the quarterfinal. The 37-year-old additionally didn’t begin within the Round of 16 match towards Switzerland, which Portugal gained 6-1.

Screengrab: Cristiano Ronaldo (IG)

After the World Cup exit, Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, “”Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the largest and most formidable dream of my profession. Fortunately, I gained many titles of worldwide dimension, together with for Portugal, however placing the title of our nation on the best stage on the planet was my largest dream.”

“I fought for it. I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 presences that I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all. I left everything on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream,” he added.

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The ahead has been within the eye of the proverbial storm since he landed in Qatar. Be it his vastly publicized departure from Manchester United earlier than he kicked a ball within the World Cup to his gesture after being subbed off by Portugal coach Fernando Santos throughout a 1-2 loss to South Korea in the course of the group levels, each single transfer he has made has been scrutinized.

“Unfortunately, yesterday the dream ended. I just want everyone to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed for an instant. I was always one more person fighting for everyone’s goal and I would never turn my back on my teammates and my country,” Ronaldo would go on so as to add within the Insta publish.

“For now, there’s not much more to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful while it lasted… Now, it’s time to be a good advisor and allow each one to draw their own conclusions,” he signed off.