Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey ends in Dallas

Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal yesterday in Dallas, closing the door on Ronaldo's World Cup journey at the age of 41. The striker, who had previously admitted it might be his final tournament, played the full match but lacked the speed and dribbling of his prime years. cat-cross.com

Without his former explosiveness, Ronaldo focused on finishing chances, though he failed to convert his attempts against Unai Simón. The veteran forward expressed a desire to continue playing after what is likely his last World Cup match.