Ronaldo's World Cup Farewell
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Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match as Portugal was eliminated by Spain with a late goal from Mikel Merino. Ronaldo expressed sadness but contentment with his World Cup legacy after the loss.
Spain's late goal crushes Portugal's World Cup dream, Ronaldo exits stage
- Portugal suffered a painful World Cup exit after Spain scored a late winner in their round-of-16 match. - The defeat led to Roberto Martinez's departure as Portugal manager, with Jorge Jesus reportedly set to take over. - Cristiano Ronaldo played in what was likely his final World Cup, with Portugal failing to meet expectations as tournament favorites.
Cristiano Ronaldo's likely final World Cup: Partner Georgina Rodríguez offers support
- Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his likely final World Cup appearance after Portugal's elimination by Spain in the Round of 16. - He stated he had given his best and was content with winning three title…
Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends in tears as Portugal loses to Spain
- Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in a 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16, with Portugal conceding a late goal. - The 41-year-old forward played the full match but failed to score, marking…
Euro 2016 equals World Cup for me, says Ronaldo after Spain exit
- Cristiano Ronaldo stated that his Euro 2016 victory with Portugal holds the same significance for him as winning a World Cup. - His international career concluded with Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain i…
World Cup: Spain edges Portugal, Belgium ousts USA as host nations eliminated
- Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute. - Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in their Round of 16 match, with C…
Spain edge Portugal late to end Ronaldo's World Cup dream
- Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 with a late goal from substitute Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. - The match, played in front of a large crowd, was largely uneventful until Me…
Ronaldo's World Cup Dream Ends as Portugal Falls to Spain in Round of 16
- Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup dream ended as Portugal lost 0-1 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. - The match, held in Dallas Stadium, saw Spain secure victory with a single goal…
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves World Cup with a clear conscience: 'It was my last World Cup'
- Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that the 2026 World Cup was his last, following Portugal's elimination. - He expressed contentment with his legacy, highlighting that Portugal won three major titles dur…
Late Spain goal eliminates Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s international career?
- Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16. - The late goal likely marks the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international World Cup caree…
Portugal coach Martinez to leave after World Cup exit to Spain
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez announced his departure after the team's 1-0 World Cup exit to Spain. - Martinez stated his contract expired after the match, emphasizing his goal was to win the Wo…
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears mark Portugal's exit from World Cup 2026
- Cristiano Ronaldo shed tears as Portugal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16. - The defeat marked the end of the 41-year-old's fifth World Cup app…
Merino's late goal sinks Portugal, Spain advances to face US-Belgium winner
- Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. - Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in injury time, sending Spain to the quarterfinals. - The match marked a likely end to Cris…