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Ronaldo, probably his last appearance ever in the World Cup ends in tears

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing an opportunity to score during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo in what was likely his last appearance at soccer's biggest tournament.

After being on the bench at the start for the second straight match, Ronaldo couldn't help Portugal come back against Morocco, losing 1-0 in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

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