The legend bows out. After a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup campaign concludes in tears.

Despite the exit, the 41-year-old icon refuses to make rash retirement calls. With a legendary 23-year career behind him, the GOAT leaves his international future hanging.

Will he continue to compete? The world watches as a historic football era finally fades.

Will he continue to compete? The world watches as a historic football era finally fades.

Will he continue to compete? The world watches as a historic football era finally fades.