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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s knockout breakthrough, spotlight turns to Lionel Messi as Argentina face Cape Verde

After Cristiano Ronaldo finally ticked off one of the few remaining boxes in his extraordinary career, the spotlight now swings to his great rival.

Ronaldo, 41, became the oldest player to score in a FIFA World Cup knockout match when he converted a penalty in Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Croatia, a goal that was also his first ever in a World Cup knockout fixture. The Al-Nassr forward was named Player of the Match as Portugal booked an all-Iberian Round of 16 clash with Spain.

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