Dallas, July 7 -- Following his side's qualification to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, Spain and Manchester City star Rodri hailed Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who just played the last FIFA WC match of his career, calling him "an incredible example for the generations to come".

Ronaldo's record-breaking sixth FIFA World Cup appearance brought him the same old heartbreak, the same old tears. Having debuted in the FIFA World Cup back in 2006, Cristiano walked off the grandest stage of football without the trophy, with 11 goals in 27 matches. Despite all his towering club and individual honours and iconic goals, the World Cup is officially out of Cristiano's reach forever, with the footballer having confirmed before the match that th...