"Ended Ronaldo’s international career": Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends as Mikel Merino sparks emotional fan reaction
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 win over Portugal, thanks to substitute Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal. The result left Cristiano Ronaldo in tears and sparked emotional reactions from fans, with some calling Merino "stupidly clutch" and others claiming he "ended Ronaldo's international career." Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney criticized Portugal for failing to use Ronaldo effectively inside the penalty area.
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 win over Portugal, thanks to substitute Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal. The result left Cristiano Ronaldo in tears and sparked emotional reactions from fans, with some calling Merino "stupidly clutch" and others claiming he "ended Ronaldo's international career." Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney criticized Portugal for failing to use Ronaldo effectively inside the penalty area.
