'It was my last World Cup' but Cristiano Ronaldo will take time to decide on Portugal future

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike gave Spain a 1-0 win in Dallas and ended Ronaldo’s career-long pursuit of a global title, while also bringing to an end Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal head coach.
CRYSTIANO: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo after his last ever World Cup match. Pic: AP Photo/Gareth Patterson.

CRYSTIANO: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo after his last ever World Cup match. Pic: AP Photo/Gareth Patterson.

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match but said he will take time to consider his future after Portugal’s last-16 defeat to Spain.

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike gave Spain a 1-0 win in Dallas and ended Ronaldo’s career-long pursuit of a global title, while also bringing to an end Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal head coach.

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