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

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)