Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli has come out in support of Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal teammate was knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 by Morocco on Saturday (December 10)

With Portugal's elimination from the tournament, Ronaldo's career is likely to end without a World Cup trophy. The star Portugal player, now 37, was seen in tears on Saturday and received a lot of support from the fans.

"No trophy or title can take away from what you've accomplished in this sport and for sports fans all over the world." No title can express the impact you've had on people or the feelings I and so many others around the world have when we watch you play. That is a divine gift. A true blessing for a man who gives his all every time and is the epitome of hard work and dedication, as well as a true inspiration for any sportsperson. "You are the greatest of all time in my opinion," Virat wrote on his Instagram account on Monday morning.

Ronaldo's withdrawal from the tournament meant that he would most likely miss out on winning the World Cup because he will be 41 when the tournament returns to the United States in 2026. The five-time Champions League winner did not start any of his team's knockout stage matches, instead serving as a substitute for coach Fernando Santos.

While the star footballer has been struggling with his form, Virat has excelled in his role and was seen celebrating his 72nd ODI ton against Bangladesh on Saturday. Virat moved into second place in the international rankings for most hundreds, passing Ricky Ponting, who had 71 hundred.