FIFA World Cup 2018 Portugal vs Spain

A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits his final World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Portugal's World Cup exit amid retirement buzz

With Portugal 's loss to Spain on Monday, global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have appeared in his final World Cup during what has been a legendary career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo not thinking about potential World Cup finale

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A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with 'clear conscience' after Portugal loses to Spain

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For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo spent more than two decades deciding matches, dragging teams through difficult moments and defying time itself to remain among soccer's elite even past his Real Madrid, Manchester Un...

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Cristiano Ronaldo knows the truth after typical response to latest Portugal failure

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Cristiano Ronaldo was ‘waddling like a granddad’ in Portugal World Cup ‘freak show’

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Cristiano Ronaldo in tears as he suffers heartbreaking end to World Cup career and breaks unwanted record

The 41-year-old has hit the most shots at a single World Cup without creating a single chance for his teammate with 17.

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as World Cup dream over after late Spain winner

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Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career

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Portugal vs. Spain history: Head-to-head matches at World Cup, last meeting, team records and more

Portugal and Spain have an interesting history in international soccer.

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Ronaldo renews Spain rivalry after Sochi showstopper

Eight years after he turned in a virtuoso display against Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will once again clash with their Iberian neighbours at the FIFA World Cup.

When did Portugal and Spain last face each other at FIFA World Cup?

Portugal face Spain in a heavyweight clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 and the two sides have faced off in the final of a major competition in the recent past.

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Portugal players don't enjoy playing with Cristiano Ronaldo - Wayne Rooney

Former England striker Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal players don't enjoy playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in the way Argentina players do with Lionel Messi.

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Portugal vs Spain highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16: Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends in tears, Spain knock Portugal out with 91st-minute winner

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dreams have been dashed, as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16, thanks to a Mikel Merino winning goal.