Ronaldo says goodbye as Spain face Portugal in the last 16

Portugal await, and it's win or go home

Monday, 6 July. Cotton Bowl. Spain vs Portugal in the World Cup round of 16. One of Europe's two queens leaves the tournament tonight (6). Spain trained for the last time at the Cotton Bowl on Sunday, Luis de la Fuente putting the squad through their final session (5). Kickoff is 21:00 CET (7). The winner faces either Mexico or England in the quarter-finals (1).

Ronaldo announces this is his last World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo said it plainly: "This will be my last World Cup; God willing tomorrow is not my last game" (10) (11). He then turned on the press. "You've tried to kill me for 23 years," he told reporters on Sunday. "I'll stop when I want, not when you want" (12) (13). Marca calls it the most real Cristiano Ronaldo at the most special World Cup (14). One of the greatest careers in football history could end tonight at your team's hands.

De la Fuente may shift Yamal's role because of CR7

Your coach hinted at a tactical wrinkle. De la Fuente suggested Lamine Yamal could play a changed role specifically because of Ronaldo's presence on the pitch (7). No details yet on what that means, but it signals a tailored plan for Portugal's captain.

Danilo Pereira singles out Pedri

Portugal's Danilo Pereira was asked which Spain player he would take for his own team. His answer: "Pedri" (8). Respect from the other side of the border before the biggest Iberian derby in years.

FIFA red card: De la Fuente speaks out

De la Fuente has commented on a red card that FIFA rescinded, though details remain scarce (15). The timing, right before the biggest match of Spain's tournament so far, is not ideal.