Over the weekend, Portugal was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup after a stunning loss to Morocco 1 – 0. 37-year-old and arguably one of the best soccer players, Christiano Ronaldo, broke down in tears after realizing his World Cup dreams for 2022 are over.
In his first public comments since the stunning loss, Ronaldo told the media that it is time to take stock of his 19-year career with Portugal and that his dream of winning the World Cup for his country is over. In an Instagram post, Ronaldo stated that winning the World Cup for his country was the most ambitious dream of his career. Ronaldo went on to explain how he fought for his dream of hoisting the World Cup for Portugal and that he gave it his all each time he played for the World Cup.
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Ronaldo’s Girlfriend Upset With Team Manager
Christiano Ronaldo only scored one goal in the five games Portugal played in the 2022 tournament, and as a result, he was benched by manager Fernando Santos. Ronaldo being removed from the starting lineup caused many fans to get upset, but his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, took it especially hard and vented to social media.
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For the most part, fans agreed with Georgina, but some online trolls also poked fun at her comment about the best player in the world (read the comments). Either way, most people, in her words, were more concerned with her looks than her coaching concerns.
Betting On The World Cup
When it comes to betting on the World Cup from the Philippines, the best answer is always online sportsbooks. Now that the semifinals are well underway, future odds have tightened, and game lines for the World Cup championship will soon be released. The following future odds are available at BetOnline and can be wagered on now.
Odds To Win The 2022 World Cup
- France +115
- Argentina +165
- Croatia +700
- Morocco +900
As you can see, there is good value in each of the above-listed future odds, given that any team could walk away with the trophy. When the final two teams are announced, the future odds typically go away, and game lines become the focus for many World Cup bettors.