- Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait Al Jazeera
- Cristiano Ronaldo exits final World Cup with ‘clear conscience’ ESPN
- Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career AP News
- Cristiano Ronaldo was indulged at this World Cup and Portugal paid the price – The Athletic The New York Times
- For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup Reuters