Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait
Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges his final World Cup campaign has ended following Portugal's exit against Spain.
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The brief
Portugal has been eliminated from the World Cup after a match against Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that his last World Cup is over, though he has not yet made a final decision regarding his future with the national team.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, Sky Sports, and Sports Illustrated emphasizes the impact of Spain's Merino, who helped secure Spain's place in the quarter-finals. Sky Sports describes Ronaldo as the best player to never win a World Cup.
Future developments center on Ronaldo's pending decision concerning his status with the Portugal national team.
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Quick answers
What happened to Portugal in the World Cup?
Portugal was eliminated from the tournament following a match against Spain.
Has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from the national team?
While he stated his last World Cup is over, coverage from Al Jazeera indicates his decision regarding Portugal can wait.
Which player contributed to Portugal's exit?
According to BBC and Sports Illustrated, Merino helped fire Spain into the quarter-finals.
Coverage (4)
- Arsenal news: Merino fires Spain into World Cup quarter-finals BBC · 11h ago
- Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream Sports Illustrated · 11h ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain meets natural end with national team and goes down as best player to never win World Cup Sky Sports · 11h ago
- Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait Al Jazeera · 11h ago
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