IN PICS | Tearful Cristiano Ronaldo walks out with World Cup dream in tatters

Cristiano Ronaldo left the field in tears, walking off down the tunnel with his dreams of winning the trophy in tatters.

There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo after what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament. (Photo | AP) 

Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men’s international soccer with 118 goals, came in as a replacement in the 51st minute. (Photo | AP)

Ronaldo was left out of the lineup against the Swiss after coach Fernando Santos expressed frustration about his team captain’s attitude in the previous game. (Photo | AP)

Ronaldo, playing in his fifth and likely final World Cup, had also been on the bench to start in the round of 16 against Switzerland, making an appearance as a substitute. (Photo | AP)

It was the first time Ronaldo had not started a Portugal World Cup game since 2006. (Photo | AP)

Ronaldo helped increase the intensity of the Portugal attack that had struggled to get past the well-organized Moroccan defense. (Photo | AP)

He had looked somewhat disconnected from the rest of the squad after the match. (Photo | AP)

The 37-year-old walked off the field in tears. (Photo | AP)

Now, with the next tournament four years away, it seems unlikely Ronaldo ever will, despite once stating he would like to play on until his 40s. (Photo | AP)

The forward and Manchester United parted ways with a bitter divorce at the start of the tournament and Ronaldo is currently without a club. (Photo | AP)