Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal’s polarising icon and his bitter final act
Al Jazeera · Manasi Pathak ·
After announcing his international retirement, Portugal’s longstanding captain leaves behind a complicated legacy.
After announcing his international retirement, Portugal’s longstanding captain leaves behind a complicated legacy.
An inviting volley blazed over the bar, a trademark free kick clattering into the wall, and a showman’s celebrations cut short by an offside goal.
In many ways, the frustrations Cristiano Ronaldo endured in his final match for Portugal reflected his long-altered reality – one of football’s most devastating players had become a liability.
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