Cristiano Ronaldo says his dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal has "ended", a day after his team’s crushing quarterfinal loss to Morocco.

Cristiano Ronaldo coy about his future as World Cup 'dream' ends

Cristiano Ronaldo was a defeated man on Saturday. After Portugal crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo broke down in tears and cried inconsolably as his last dance on the world stage came to a premature end.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo cries inconsolably after Portugal's World Cup exit

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has once again courted controversy for his call to drop Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench. Responding to the criticism, Santos said he had no regrets for benching his star player, despite the team crashing out of the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal coach Santos says he has 'no regrets' for benching Ronaldo

Portuguese player Bruno Fernandes has slammed the match officials after his side crashed out of the World Cup. Talking after the match, Fernandes said that Argentine referee Facundo Tello should not have been given the responsibility to officiate the match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese players blame 'Argentine' referee for World Cup exit

In pics | Cristiano Ronaldo's journey at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Morocco continued to produce excellent results in FIFA World Cup 2022 as on Saturday they stunned Portugal 1-0 to enter the semis for the very first time. With this win, Morocco became the third team after Croatia and Argentina to reach last four of this World Cup; besides, they also became the first African nation ever to reach this far in a FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time

After a blockbuster opening to the quarterfinal round of the World Cup on Friday, the stage is set for another absorbing day of heavyweight contests. In the first quarterfinal of the day, Morocco will square up against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium.

Morocco vs Portugal FIFA World Cup QF 3 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that he wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to stay and that he didn't know about his plans to leave the club, prior to the infamous Piers Morgan interview.

'I wanted him to stay', reveals Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United exit

Ahead of Portugal's quarter-final clash versus Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, on December 10 (Saturday), Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence and finally reacted to reports of him threatening to leave the national squad for being benched in Round of 16 tie, versus Switzerland.

FIFA WC: Ronaldo reacts to reports of him threatening to leave Portugal squad for being benched in R16 tie

Cristiano Ronaldo was upset when he was left out of Portugal's starting lineup against Switzerland but the conversation to drop him was completely normal and it is high time the world stopped focusing on the matter, coach Fernando Santos said on Friday.

It's high time we stop talking about Cristiano Ronaldo, says Portugal coach ahead of Morocco game

Cristiano Ronaldo said that Portugal were “too united to be broken by outside forces” after it was reported he had threatened to walk out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after being benched against Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo rubbishes walk out threat report

It was a controversial end to Cristiano Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. After his explosive claims in a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Old Trafford club owners and came hard on team manager Erik Ten Hag, the 37-year-old Portugal star player was shown the door with his contract still not getting over.

'He’s gone...': Erik Ten Hag reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's ouster from Man United after explosive claims

Coaches are no longer in the awe of star players. They are taking decisions in the interest of the team instead. Is this the start of a new era in sports? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Coaches no longer awestruck by star players?

In Portugal's Round of 16 tie versus Switzerland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos stunned one and all as the team's starting XI didn't comprise captain and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA World Cup: Portugal FA reacts to rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo threatening to leave squad

Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly said that he did not train with the substitutes on Wednesday. Watch this video to know more.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to train with substitutes

Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up

Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched skipper and all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo for their World Cup last-16 clash against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Portugal coach benches Cristiano Ronaldo against Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo may struggle to regain his place in the Portugal starting XI after seeing his replacement, 21-year-old Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, come into the team and net a hat-trick in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Goncalo Ramos nets a hat-trick in place of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal romp

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Gio and sister Elma Aveiro have gone on unhinged rants after the footballer was left out of playing XI in the match against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo's girlfriend and sister target coach Santos after playing XI snub

Cristiano Ronaldo has been an isolated figure at the club football level for the better part of this year. The national team appeared to be his sanctuary where he still had the pull and sway over the decisions.

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory

The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with Portugal taking on Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. After the likes of Argentina, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands have booked a spot in the quarter-finals, the onus will now be on Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Portugal line-up to get the better of the Swiss team.

FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland?

If media reports are to be believed, Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after agreeing on a two-year deal. According to Spanish media outlet Marca, Ronaldo is set to put pen to paper on a $212 million per season deal (€200 million).

Cristiano Ronaldo to join Saudi Arabian club for a record $200 million fees: Report

The Argentinean great Lionel Messi has gone past Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo in scoring the most goals in FIFA World Cups. Following his superb performance against Australia in the pre-quarterfinal clash on Saturday night, where Messi scored one goal, his ninth overall in World Cups, he surpassed Ronaldo and Maradona’s tally of eight goals each in the tournament.

Record Alert! Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona on World Cup goal tally

While his team may have progressed to the knockouts, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the group stage of the ongoing World Cup has left much to be desired. Such has been Ronaldo's lacklustre form that he has been named in the worst XI of the World Cup group stage.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo named in the worst team of World Cup group stage

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