Gloria's Scoop

"Cristiano still has a lot to give to football and I hope he will stay to help the young players grow and develop. We have a team with many young players and of course we all want him there with us." Fernando Santos, Portugal coach FIFA  | Two of football's biggest stars exited the FIFA World Cup in the space of just four hours as the knockout stages kicked off with an almighty bang. First, Lionel Messi’s Argentina departed following an incredible goal-fest with France, before Uruguay edged out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo was Portugal’s saviour once again as he scored a hat-trick to secure a draw against Spain. It was the Real Madrid man’s highest goal tally in a FIFA World Cup match. FIFA | Ronaldo kicked off with an early penalty, deceiving Nacho inside the box to win it and then stroking the ball home from the spot.