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Cristiano Ronaldo: 'It Was a Tough, Dark Week'Cristiano Ronaldo described a recent week as tough and dark, saying it felt like he had retired from football. He credited hard work and faith for his recovery./images/2026/06/cristiano-ronaldo-it-was-a-tough-dark-week-17fbc7be-800w.webpCristiano Ronaldo: 'It Was a Tough, Dark Week'

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'It Was a Tough, Dark Week'

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Cristiano Ronaldo speaking during an interview, with a serious expression.

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Cristiano Ronaldo described a recent week as tough and dark, saying it felt like he had retired from football. He credited hard work and faith for his recovery.

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about a difficult period, describing it as a “tough week, a dark one” that began as if he had retired from football.

“I know that whoever works hard, God helps him,” Ronaldo said. “It was a tough week, a dark one, it started as if I had retired from football. But I held on as I always hold on because I believe in work more than football. It was tough, I have to admit, but we came back.”

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