Wayne Rooney described Cristiano Ronaldo's last performance at the World Cup as "a sad day for football".
Ronaldo may be one of the most iconic figures in sports history, but Spain's win over Portugal, combined with crushing victories against Belgium and the USA, made July 6, 2026 a pretty significant day for the Games.
The defeat of the beloved club is disastrous for the fans of Portugal, and the defeat of Ronaldo was a real disappointment.
"He's a genius, a superstar," Rooney told BBC Sport of his former Manchester United team-mate. "What he gave to football is very rare. He will be disappointed because he believed he could win this tournament." However, the footballer managed to reach a sixth final at the age of 41, an objectively incredible achievement that is testament to his remarkable stamina and renowned fitness regime. Goal.com announces.
