“The worst World Cup of all time,” Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister slams 2022 FIFA World Cup
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Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has come to an end. While many fans and celebrities believe this to be the “perfect ending”, some felt the tournament was “rigged”. Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro had a similar opinion as she criticized the competition. She was truly unhappy after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy for Argentina.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has always supported her brother and has often taken Ronaldo‘s side over issues related to him. After his arch-rival, Lionel Messi won the only trophy earlier untouched by either of the two goats, Katie called the tournament “The worst World Cup of all time.”
The 37-year-old striker was knocked out of his last World Cup in the quarters. Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 in a nail-biting match for all neutral fans. Cristiano Ronaldo was heartbroken after playing in his last FIFA World Cup match. The veteran walked down the tunnel in tears. Most of his fanbase claims Fernando Santos was at fault for Portugal’s exit. He was the one who benched the veteran in one of the tournament’s biggest games.
Portugal had a good run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as they topped their Group. They beat teams like Uruguay, Ghana, and Switzerland on their way to the quarter-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team lost two games in this tournament. One against South Korea, and the one that knocked them out, Morocco.
Many believe Lionel Messi settled the “GOAt debate” after winning the FIFA World Cup trophy. La Pulga carried his country to the FIFA World Cup title for the first time. He also scored in each game of the knockout stages of the tournament. He scored 7 goals and bagged the golden ball award as well.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign
Cristiano Ronaldo is a legend of Portugal and is often considered the greatest footballer of this generation. He was the only player in this year’s squad to have played 5 FIFA World Cups for their country. Cristiano Ronaldo did not receive the minutes that he deserved in the final World Cup of his career.
Portuguese coach Fernand Santos decided to use backup striker Goncalo Ramos. He then scored the first hat trick of the tournament for Portugal. The last player to do so for Portugal in the FIFA World Cup was no one other than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal showed a lot of quality in the initial days of the World Cup. Although they fell short against a defensively organized Morocco who beat teams like Belgium and Spain in the same tournament. Morocco broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreams of lifting the World Cup in the last World Cup of his career.
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Aviral Srivastava
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