Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, ended Portugal's dream journey with a hard-earned 1-0 defeat to Spain in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When Mikel Merino's goal was scored in the very last minute of the match, the Dallas stadium came to a standstill. Ronaldo's fifth and final World Cup journey saw a painful end. As soon as the final whistle blew, the superstar broke down in tears. Even though his teammates tried to console him on the field, Ronaldo's tears did not stop. The journey that began in 2006 ended with tearful eyes on the Dallas grass today.
There was a stunned silence throughout the gallery, and the emotional audience paid tribute to Ronaldo with applause as he witnessed the end of his illustrious career. Spain reached the quarter-finals, and the football world witnessed the final World Cup exit of a legend.
