Wait, has Ronaldo ever won a World Cup? Portugal overwhelmed Switzerland within the Round of 16, and his shot at the gold is just around the nook.
When it involves soccer (or football), Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as some of the greatest players of all time. The 37-year-old skilled athlete is Portugal’s most-capped player and the country's all-time main goalscorer, having led the national group to victory a number of times.
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The sportsman may be one of the most adorned athletes in the world, raking in five Ballon d'Or awards, 4 European Golden Shoes, and 5 UEFA Champions League titles, but has he ever lifted the World Cup trophy? Keep studying to find out.
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So, has Ronaldo ever won a World Cup?
Although he has accumulated an impressive roster of achievements all over his remarkable career, Cristiano Ronaldo has by no means won a World Cup — shocking, right? We can't consider it, and now that he's more than likely on the closing legs of his taking part in occupation, the 2022 tournament is Ronaldo's ultimate and perfect chance to lift that prestigious gold trophy in the air.
The captain started off sturdy, pushing the nationwide team in the proper direction with a victory over Ghana of their opening fit. Ronaldo scored a penalty kick during the sport, making him the primary male participant to score in 5 other World Cups. However, we are not positive how Ronaldo can still contribute to Portgual's first-ever World Cup name — why is that? Well, head trainer Fernando Santos decided to bench him for the group's 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the spherical of 16.
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It’s superb that a 37 year outdated continues to be playing on the absolute best level of football let by myself playing World Cups, scoring goals, breaking data and nonetheless successful awards but Ronaldo is still by hook or by crook getting so much disrespect. It’s insane😭
— Trey (@UTDTrey) December 7, 2022When requested about Ronaldo's long run with the Portugal nationwide team, Fernando mentioned it's "something which has to be defined. I have a very close relationship with him, I always have. I've known him since he was 19 at Sporting and then he started to develop in the national squad when I arrived in 2014."
"Ronaldo and I never misinterpret the human and personal aspect with that of manager and player. I will always consider that he is a very important player to have in the team," he added, in step with ESPN. "This [disciplinary matter] is something that is finished and solved, it is also important to look at the example of this player's history. He is one of the best players in the world and therefore all we have to do is come [together] collectively."
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