VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-05
“If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-05
Ronaldo reflected on the emotional impact of his career while announcing his international retirement.
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