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Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal career may have ended in parody and mockery, but we should remember him for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable force for his country.

5 November 2026Live

Sources

ESPN News. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50387949/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-retirement-reaction-analysis-euro-2016-fifa-world-cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal career may have ended in parody and mockery, but we should remember him for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable force for his country.

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