Merino’s stoppage-time strike sends Spain past Portugal, likely ending Ronaldo’s World Cup run
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Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16, sending La Roja to the quarterfinals and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career; Spain also extended its streak of shutouts behind goalkeeper Unai Simón.
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