Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pathetic' Martinez departs

BBC News Monday 06 July 2026, 23:51 UTC 1 min read

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BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pathetic' Martinez departs

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