Mikel Merino breaks stalemate with Portugal to send Spain to World Cup quarter-finals
Substitute’s goal in second-half stoppage time ousts Cristiano Ronaldo’s squad from the tournament
Spain Beat Ronaldo's Portugal in Last-16
- Cristiano Ronaldo exits his final World Cup as Portugal falls 1-0 to Spain Korea Times —
- Ronaldo's Last Dance ends in heartbreak: Late Merino strike fires Spain into quarter-finals IOL —
- Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait The Straits Times —
- Portugal v Spain: Mikel Merino grabs last-gasp winner as Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup with a whimper The National (UAE) —
- Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup as Spain defeats Portugal, awaits winner of USA-Belgium Fox News —