Ronaldo’s Penalty Premonition Sends Portugal Past Croatia in World Cup Drama

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he had a clear feeling his team’s Round of 32 clash with Croatia would be decided by a spot-kick. The 41-year-old forward scored the critical penalty in the 68th minute at Toronto Stadium after VAR spotted a foul on Renato Veiga. Gonçalo Ramos then struck late to complete a 2-1 comeback. Ronaldo revealed he’d prepared mentally all afternoon, trusting his instincts to convert the kick. His fourth World Cup penalty goal moves him to second in tournament history, behind Harry Kane.

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