Ronaldo World Cup
Definition
A recurring subject of sports media and betting markets concerning the participation and performance of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in the quadrennial FIFA World Cup tournament.
A historical benchmark used in football discourse to track Cristiano Ronaldo's record-seeking career, specifically his pursuit of a sixth appearance and his elusive quest for a World Cup title.
Examples
Watching the Ronaldo World Cup quest is like waiting for a season finale that keeps getting renewed against the audience's best judgment.
If persistence were a tangible asset, the Ronaldo World Cup campaign would be the most heavily leveraged portfolio in existence.
Some people collect vintage stamps, but Cristiano Ronaldo prefers to collect World Cup appearance milestones like they are going out of style.