Alvaro Morata missed a crucial penalty as Spain fell to Portugal in a shootout during the UEFA Nations League final in Munich, leaving the striker contemplating his international future.
"I'm sorry for my teammates, but this is part of life. I thank the coach for his words after the game," Morata said following the defeat.
The Spanish forward took responsibility for his poorly executed fourth penalty in the shootout, admitting he "could have taken it much better" but now must accept the disappointing outcome. Despite the emotional blow, Morata revealed he held back tears while his children watched from the stands.
"My children were in the stands today, and they also need to learn how to deal with failure in life," the striker explained.
What caught everyone's attention was Morata's hint about potentially leaving the national team. "Right now I'm only thinking about what happened today, but there's a possibility I won't be here in September," he stated, suggesting his time with "La Roja" might be drawing to a close.
Despite the painful result, Morata praised young talent Lamin Yamal and the overall performance of the Spanish squad. "It was a high-level game from Lamin Yamal and our team in general. Yamal will still bring great joy to Spain," he added.
By the way, the final was also marked by an injury to Portugal's star Cristiano Ronaldo, adding another dramatic element to an already tense encounter.
Will Morata actually walk away from international duty after this setback? Only time will tell if this penalty miss becomes the defining moment of his Spain career.
