Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in heartbreak after a 91st-minute Spanish dagger.
Cristiano Ronaldo wanted one final shot at the big trophy. Instead, Spain's impenetrable wall broke Portuguese hearts in stoppage time.
THE PEAK · 90+1'
Then came the heartbreak. In the 91st minute, substitute turned home 's cross to shatter Portugal's resistance.
Before kickoff we asked: “Can the international game's greatest goalscorer find a way past the goalkeeper who refuses to concede?”
could not find a way past on the night, leaving their highly-anticipated matchup without a clear winner.
I've won three titles for Portugal; before , Portugal hadn't won a single title.
· Portugal · forward · Reuters
The full presser
I came to Portugal to win the World Cup and I think that, without winning it, there's no point in continuing. The board and the president now have the opportunity to choose the new manager... my contract ends today.
Roberto Martínez · Portugal · manager · FIFA
never lets us down, he's a safe bet. He helped us win the and is always there when it counts. He's one of the best players in the world in his position.
Luis de la Fuente · Spain · head coach · Reuters
WHERE THIS GOES
Spain advances to the quarter-finals for the first time since to face the winner of USA v Belgium, while 's World Cup journey officially ends.