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Andrei Istrate, a Romanian table tennis player, expressed deep admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after the latter's retirement from international football. Ronaldo announced his retirement after a 23-year career with Portugal, holding records for appearances and goals. Istrate was emotionally affected by Portugal's elimination from the World Cup, recalling how he cried after the loss to Spain. He believes Ronaldo deserved a more respectful farewell, contrasting it with Lionel Messi's farewell. Additionally, Adrian Crișan, a former player and current coach, shared his childhood connection to football, having played with Lucian Sânmărtean, but ultimately chose table tennis as his career.