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Ronaldo, 33, failed to score in the playoff phase at his fourth world championship. In the group he was still important with a hat-trick against Spain (3-3) and the winning goal against Morocco (1-0).
"Cristiano still has a lot to give to football, I think it's important to have a captain he's done," says Santos, who himself after the European championship won in France extended his contract until 2020.
"There are many young players in our selection, Cristiano can help them grow, he is still there J & # 39; Hope that it will be available again in the League of Nations after the summer. "
Cavani
At the Fisht Stadium in Sochi the main role n & # It was not for Ronaldo on Saturday, but for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker from Paris Saint-Germain scored two goals and led his country to the quarter-finals.
"We did not take it in hand," admits Santos. "We are very disappointed, we fought hard and I think we had a good game, but I would have preferred to play badly and reach the next round."
"I would also like to congratulate Uruguay for this victory, the goal came after two excellent diagonal passes, and it is difficult to arm yourself against it."
Record
Ronaldo, despite the # 39, early elimination, still left a record at the World Championship in Russia. Real Madrid's star player, such as Brazilian Pele and Germany's Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, scored four world heats, although he did so only in group matches.
Ronaldo played 154 international matches and scored 85 times. With no less than 38 appearances at world championships and European championships, he tied German record holder Bastian Schweinsteiger on Saturday.
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