This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats ^17.9%

NPR - By Juliana Kim - 7/6/2026, 9:31 PM

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been filled with stunning upsets and emotional wins. But perhaps, most bittersweet were the final dances from some of the greatest soccer players seen in a generation. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Neymar of Brazil, Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico and Manuel Neuer of Germany are a few of the footballers who... more