Cristiano Ronaldo honored by fans worldwide after his final World Cup appearance

After his last World Cup match, supporters gathered in Dallas and elsewhere to thank Cristiano Ronaldo, calling him the "GOAT" and highlighting his discipline and decades of achievement.

Tributes arrived in dozens of languages from fans in Mexico, El Salvador, Pakistan, Venezuela, China, India and many other nations, blending admiration with a sense of disappointment that his playing era is ending.

Portuguese commentator Vera de Melo reflected that Ronaldo will never truly be bid farewell, noting his lasting impact on Portugal’s national identity and on generations who saw a boy from Madeira become a global sports icon.