Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in tears on Monday as substitute Mikel Merino's stoppage-time strike sent Spain past Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas. Merino, who had come on in the 85th minute, ghosted in behind Portugal's defense to finish a Ferran Torres pass in the 91st, ending a tight, chance-starved Iberian derby.

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the quarter-finals and end…

Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey concludes as Spain defeats Portugal 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 clash. Read about Ronaldo's final tournament appearanc

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to announce his international retirement following Portugal’s exit

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

Ronaldo — jeered and cheered in equal measure — was a marginal presence in the central attacking role he now occupies in the twilight of his career.

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A dramatic 91st-minute winner from substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal, drawing the curtain on Cristiano Ronaldo's…

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar…

Reigning European champions through to quarter-finals after tense match in Dallas

Spain secured a last-minute 1-0 victory over Portugal, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of achieving World Cup glory.

Spain advances to the World Cup quarterfinals, eliminating Portugal and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.