'Siuuuu': Madeira honours Cristiano Ronaldo with drone show after last FIFA World Cup appearance - Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career came to an end on Monday as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the round of 16, bringing the 41-year-old's sixth and final appearance at the tournament to a close.After the final whistle, Ronaldo walked off the pitch with little emotion, acknowledging Portugal's fans with a brief wave before reflecting on the defeat.“Sad — it’s normal after being eliminated like this,” said Ronaldo, who briefly shielded his eyes with his right hand after the match.“I’ve given everything, I’ve given my best, and I leave with a clear conscience,” he said. “This is football, this is life for a football player. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.”

Ronaldo had said before the match that he hoped it would not be his final World Cup game, but he also confirmed that the 2026 tournament would be his last.

After Portugal's exit, he repeated that this was the end of his World Cup journey.The former Portugal captain finishes his World Cup career as the only player to score in six different World Cups and as the all-time leading scorer in men's international football with 146 goals. His best World Cup finish came in 2006, when Portugal reached the semi-finals.Back home in Madeira, Ronaldo's birthplace, fans marked the end of his World Cup career with a drone show.

Hundreds of drones formed Ronaldo's image in the night sky alongside the words "OBRIGADO 7". The display then recreated his famous "Siuuu" celebration, with people watching below joining in with the chant.Videos of the tribute were widely shared on social media after Portugal's elimination, with many fans calling it a fitting farewell to Ronaldo's World Cup career.