End of an era
Seeing Ronaldo leave the pitch in tears is a stark reminder that even legends can't outrun time. I'm also deeply uneasy about Fifa bowing to political pressure - that sets a terrible precedent for the sport.
World Cup round-up: Ronaldo's dream is over, all three co-hosts are eliminated and Fifa's crisis deepens | The National
Mina Rzouki has your overnight World Cup round-up from Trending Middle East