Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Knockout Age Records Against Croatia

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Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Knockout Age Records Against Croatia

Ronaldo made more history in Portugal’s 2-1 Round of 32 win over Croatia, becoming the oldest player to appear in a World Cup knockout match at 41 years, 147 days. His 68th-minute penalty also made him the oldest knockout-stage scorer and gave him his first World Cup knockout goal. It was his 26th tournament appearance, one behind Lothar Matthäus.

By Nischay Rathore

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Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. Honor Diogo Jota After Round of 32 Win

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Portugal paid an emotional tribute to Jota after their 2-1 Round of 32 win over Croatia. The squad gathered for post-match photos with Cristiano Ronaldo standing in the middle and holding up a No. 21 jersey. Jota wore No. 21 for Portugal before his tragic death in a road accident, turning the celebration into a moving remembrance.

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Portugal Survive Croatia Scare After Josko Gvardiol Equalizer Is Ruled Out

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Portugal survived a chaotic Round of 32 finish to beat Croatia 2-1 after Gonçalo Ramos struck in stoppage time. Croatia thought they had forced extra time when Gvardiol finished moments later, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier equalized from the spot after Ivan Perišić opened the scoring, sending Croatia home.

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Robert Griffin III Claims Portugal Doesn’t Believe in Cristiano Ronaldo

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Robert Griffin III Claims Portugal Doesn’t Believe in Cristiano Ronaldo

“Portugal believes they have a better chance at winning without Ronaldo on the field. Argentina would never voluntarily take Messi out of a tied match in the knockout stages of the World Cup because they believe he always gives them the best chance to win,” RGIII tweeted. He was reacting to Portugal’s decision to substitute Ronaldo in the 2-1 World Cup win against Croatia.



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Cristiano Ronaldo Unhappy After Late Portugal Substitution

Ronaldo was substituted in the 81st minute of Portugal’s Round of 32 clash against Croatia, shortly after scoring the 68th-minute penalty that made it 1-1. The 41-year-old had only just ended his World Cup knockout drought, but did not look pleased when Roberto Martínez replaced him with Ruben Neves, leaving Portugal to chase the tie without him.

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