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Cristiano Ronaldo – 2014 Portugal Home Kit

The 2014 season was a significant one for Cristiano Ronaldo, as he entered the FIFA World Cup in Brazil at the peak of his powers, having just won the Ballon d’Or and the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. However, despite his individual brilliance, Portugal struggled in the tournament, failing to progress beyond the group stage.

🏆 Portugal’s 2014 World Cup Performance

• Group Stage: ❌ Eliminated (3rd place in Group G)
  • Germany 4-0 Portugal ❌
  • USA 2-2 Portugal 🤝
  • Portugal 2-1 Ghana ✅

⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Impact

• Total Goals in 2014 World Cup: ⚽ 1 goal (vs. Ghana)
• Total Goals in 2013/14 Season (Club & Country): ⚽ 69 goals
• Injury Issues: Played with knee tendinitis, limiting his effectiveness

Ronaldo entered the tournament carrying injury concerns, and despite his best efforts, Portugal struggled. A heavy 4-0 loss to Germany put them in a difficult position, and a last-minute assist vs. the USA gave them hope. However, even with Ronaldo’s late goal against Ghana, Portugal was eliminated on goal difference.

🇵🇹 2014 Portugal World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

• Rui Patrício
• Eduardo
• Beto

Defenders

• Pepe
• Bruno Alves
• João Pereira
• Fábio Coentrão
• Ricardo Costa
• André Almeida
• Luís Neto

Midfielders

• João Moutinho
• Miguel Veloso
• William Carvalho
• Raúl Meireles
• Rúben Amorim

Forwards

• Cristiano Ronaldo (Captain)
• Nani
• Hélder Postiga
• Éder
• Silvestre Varela
• Hugo Almeida

Manager

• Paulo Bento

🔶 Legacy of Ronaldo’s 2014 Season

Although Portugal’s World Cup campaign was disappointing, Ronaldo still had an incredible individual season, winning:
🏆 Ballon d’Or (2013)
🏆 UEFA Champions League (2013/14) – La Décima with Real Madrid
🏆 European Golden Shoe (31 league goals)

Despite Portugal’s struggles, Ronaldo’s determination and leadership never wavered, setting the stage for his Euro 2016 triumph two years later.