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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister calls this year's World Cup 'the worst of all time'
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Published 11:01 20 Dec 2022 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister calls this year's World Cup 'the worst of all time'

She congratulated Argentina for overcoming France in a 'great final'.

Daniel Marland

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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has called this year's World Cup the 'worst of all time' while congratulating Argentina on winning the trophy.

Argentina lifted the trophy for a third time on Sunday after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win over France.

It came after a 3-3 draw in regulation time as Paris Saint-Germain teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe stole the show.

Messi scored twice en route to winning the World Cup in his final appearance at the competition as a player. Mbappe became the first man since Sir Geoff Hurst in 1966 to score a hat-trick in the World Cup final.

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It was a less than stellar tournament for Ronaldo, however. After leaving Manchester United via mutual consent a day before Portugal's opening game against Ghana, the 37-year-old only scored one goal at the tournament.

Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Morocco, with the final image of Ronaldo being him going down the Al Thumama Stadium tunnel in tears.

Katia Aveiro watched on from home and didn't hold back in her criticisms. She posted to Instagram: "The worst World Cup of all time... that thankfully gave us a great final. What a match. Congratulations to Argentina."

The 45-year-old then paid tribute to Mbappe, who has already scored 12 World Cup goals at the age of 23.

She added: "Kylian Mbappe. This boy is unreal. What a bright future awaits you. Incredible."

Aveiro's post. (Image
Katia Aveiro/Instagram)

Messi lifting the World Cup could offer a definitive end to the 'GOAT' debate between himself and Ronaldo.

After years of being mocked for failing to produce for his national team, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has lifted the Copa America and the World Cup.

When that question was put to Ronaldo previously, he said: “Even if I win the World Cup that will continue. Some people like me more, some less. It’s like in life, some like blondes, some like brunettes.

“I have always had to show what I can do year after year. I would love to win this tournament.

Ronaldo lost his spot in the Portugal starting XI. (Image
Alamy)

"I’m ambitious but if you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments I would still be happy given all I have won. In the history books, all other records will be there. But obviously, a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. It would be a dream."

Neither player is done on the international stage yet. Messi said he wants to play for his country as a world champion, while Ronaldo is determined to make it to Euro 2024.

How many more last dances can these two have? Don't be shocked if they're still going in their 40s. We'll never see another duo like them again.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Argentina, Football World Cup, France

Daniel Marland
Daniel Marland

Daniel is SPORTbible's Senior Social Editor.

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