THE LOWDOWN — THE FULL HISTORY
THE CABINET
Cristiano Ronaldo has won almost everything: five Champions Leagues, the European Championship in 2016 and many of the game's records.
THE GAP
Across five World Cups, from 2006 to 2022, he never reached a final. His best finish was fourth in 2006.
2022
Portugal left him on the bench, they went out to Morocco, and Messi lifted the trophy he never has.
2026
He is still playing, with 973 career goals, chasing the one prize the game has not given him.
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