Ronaldo described the stretch as a difficult, dark week and directed his comments at the scrutiny that followed.
It felt like I retired.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo Shuts Down Critics After Difficult, Dark Week
Cristiano Ronaldo has fired back at critics after a difficult period at the FIFA World Cup 2026, admitting it felt like he had retired.
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