Ronaldo: The farewell he never had By Abdullahi O.
Haruna There is something profoundly tragic about a man who spends the better part of his life carrying the flag of his country across the world, only to discover, at the twilight of his greatness, that the flag he defended may no longer have room for him.
For more than two decades, Ronaldo was not merely a footballer representing Portugal.
He transformed the Portuguese shirt into an emblem of international relevance.
Wherever he went, Portugal went with him. Wherever he scored, the Portuguese flag rose. Wherever he conquered, a country of modest geographical size stood momentarily taller in the eyes of the world. He gave Portugal 146 international goals, 234 appearances and the unforgettable triumph of the 2016 European Championship.
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