Morocco has done the unthinkable once again as they eliminate Portugal from the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup campaign for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal is over. Morocco started the game well and scored in the first half itself.
Portugal has several opportunities to score in the game. However, they failed to score, leading to a shocking elimination at the hands of the North American side. Morocco is truly the dark horse of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Portugal’s elimination came as a shock to many, as they were among the favorites to win the competition. However, Morocco ruined their hopes after ending Spain’s chance in the Round of 16.
Sevilla star Yassine Bounou was the hero once for the high-flying Moroccan side as he pulled off 3 incredible saves to keep the team in the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who started the game off the bench once again, had an incredible chance to equalize in the 90+1 minutes. This is arguably the last World Cup of his career.
Fans react to Portugal’s elimination from FIFA World Cup
The surprising elimination of Portugal from the World Cup sent shockwaves around the world. Ronaldo and Portugal’s fans were in shock as the team was among the contenders for the soccer world cup. Many fans called out Portugal for losing to Morocco, which was playing its first quarter-final.
Following are some of the reactions to the shocking result:
Messi sent his team to the semi final while Ronaldo sent his team to the airport .
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 10, 2022
Is the Ronaldo vs Messi war officially over? Is today that day?
— Ethan Payne (@Behzinga) December 10, 2022
Portugal team going to airport pic.twitter.com/T38Xm2JBSA
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 10, 2022
Spain watching Portugal get knocked out by Morocco pic.twitter.com/eyUEBjFqVh
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) December 10, 2022
Me watching Portugal get knocked out with Fernandes and Dalot in the squad just to enjoy seeing Ronaldo in tears pic.twitter.com/BaxyKIusAO
— Ugbedeojo #MUFC (@Certifiedopeboi) December 10, 2022
Hey, @piersmorgan. When are you sitting down with Ronaldo again? The whole world is waiting for his views on being benched by the Portugal coach, and why he walked down the tunnel crying again. Take it away. pic.twitter.com/UwOWxRpoRK
— Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda) December 10, 2022
Still like the Fat Ronaldo more.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) December 10, 2022
They said this was Ronaldo’s chance to audition for a new club 😭 he’s never getting employed again from these displays
— tag¹⁴ (@mxdric) December 10, 2022
This could arguably be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. He has already helped his nation win the Euros and the Nations League.
With the World Cup, he could have delivered a historic international treble. But sadly, now Portugal will plan for the future as they have several top youngsters.
Morocco has been nothing but amazing in the competition. They are in the semi-finals of the competition and have conceded just 1 goal, which came against Canada.
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They have scored five goals in five games and conceded just once. Morocco will now face the winner of England vs France in the semi-finals of the competition. This World Cup is surely among the most entertaining one in the history of the game.
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What are your predictions for the World Cup final? Which team will be able to come out on the top this time? Let us know in the comment section below.
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