Ronaldo Starts As Portugal Face Spain In Last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.
The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez’s side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.
Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises.
They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.
While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career.
The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight.



