Even though Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was disappointed to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2022. His legacy in football will last a lifetime. Despite the fact that Portugal chief Cristiano Ronaldo left the FIFA World Cup 2022 in disillusionment. His heritage in football will endure forever. Morocco crushed the 37-year-old’s hopes of winning the tournament on December 10 when the Seleço lost 1-0.
Here is a look at how one of history’s greatest players views his own legacy now that Ronaldo has retired from the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo said in a press conference before Portugal’s first FIFA World Cup game against Ghana that the “GOAT” debate with seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi would continue even if he won the tournament.
“I would love to win this tournament,” Ronaldo continued, referring to his legacy. I’m ambitious, but even if you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments. I’d still be content considering everything I’ve won. All other records will be recorded in the history books. However, it goes without saying that putting the World Cup on hold would be beneficial. It would be a nightmare.
Given everything that Ronaldo has accomplished throughout his glittering career. It is impossible to deny that he is one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game. The 37-year-old has won multiple trophies with some of the world’s biggest clubs in addition to several individual titles. When it comes to individual accolades.
Ronaldo’s most significant achievements include winning the Ballon d’Or five times (in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017), being named Premier League player of the year twice (in 2006–07 and 2007–08), being named La Liga player of the year once (in 2013–14), and being named Serie A footballer of the year twice (in 2019 and 2020). In terms of club championships, Ronaldo’s most significant accomplishments include winning the Premier League.
Three times (2006–07, 2007–08, and 2008–09), La Liga twice (2011–12, 2016–17), the Serie A twice (2018–19, 2019–20), and the UEFA Champions League five times (2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18). Last but not least, Ronaldo has also led Portugal to victories at the Euros in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2018–19.