FIFA statement on VAR chaos, Diogo Jota tribute, 'Beast' Chelsea target wows - World Cup round-up
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Need to knowPortugal booked their place to face Spain in dramatic circumstances at the World Cup as Luka Modric's campaign drew to a close and Switzerland got through to the last 16Croatia saw their goal ruled out by ball technology(Image: FIFA)Everything you need to know about what happened during Thursday's World Cup round of 32 matches, including Spain vs Austria, Croatia vs Portugal and Switzerland vs Algeria....Spain eased to a 3-0 victory against Austria as Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace and Pedro Porro also got on the scoresheet. There was some controversy, though, as Joe Hart was left in disbelief that Marc Cucurella's goal was ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper.Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever knockout goal in the World Cup as Portugal claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia.
"According to the data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the @adidasfootball Trionda, the official match ball of the @FIFAWorldCup, it was proven that contact was made by Croatia's #20 Igor Matanović in the build-up to the goal against Portugal, allowing the referee to correctly determine offside and disallow the goal."Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Ronaldo also spoke out on his international future after the prospect of his retirement emerged before the match. He will speak to his family following the tournament.Luke Modric has likely played his final World Cup match after being knocked out of the competition.
Ronaldo was spotted chatting and hugging him after the match and revealed he said his 'goodbyes' to his former Real Madrid team-mate.Ronaldo and the Portugal squad paid tribute to Diogo Jota following their win, on the anniversary of his death. Team manager Ibrahim Hassan looked to be involved in heated stand-off as a result.READ MORE: World Cup LIVE - Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota after chaotic end to Croatia clash