Spain knocks off Portugal with late winner, advances to World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called.

While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball back in, ran toward the goal and easily beat goalkeeper […] ...