Cristiano Ronaldo Predicts A Deep World Cup Run for Spain

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Cristiano Ronaldo Predicts A Deep World Cup Run for Spain

Spain beat Portugal in the Round of 16 after Mikel Merino scored the winner in second-half stoppage time. Ronaldo said that although Portugal could have played better, Spain is among the best sides left in the tournament. "They will get to the final or close." The 2010 World Cup winners will face either Belgium or the USA in the quarterfinal.


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