Cristiano Ronaldo admits he was left with a feeling of 'unimaginable sadness' following Portugal's exit.
Portugal star heartbroken at World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he was left with a feeling of 'unimaginable sadness' following Portugal's elimination from the World Cup.
Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in Cape Town on Tuesday evening, with Ronaldo again struggling to reproduce his magnificent club form at international level.
The Real Madrid star confessed after the match that he was finding it hard to come to terms with the disappointment.
"I feel a broken man, completely disconsolate, frustrated and an unimaginable sadness," he said in a statement released on the website of Gestifute, which is owned by his agent.
Ronaldo refused to answer questions straight after the final whistle but remarked to television reporters: "How can I explain it (the defeat)? Ask the question of Carlos Queiroz."
He later denied criticising his manager, while he also hit back at suggestions that he had not assumed his responsibilities as the national captain.
"When I said put the question to the coach, it is just because Carlos Queiroz was holding a press conference," said Ronaldo.
"I was not in a position to explain what was what. I am a human being, and like any human being I suffer and I have the right to suffer alone.
"I know that I am the captain, and I have always assumed and will assume my responsibilities."
