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Huge Snicko VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

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Croatia trailed 2‑1 to Portugal after a chaotic second half. In the 13th minute of stoppage time, Josko Gvardiol appeared to level the score with a close‑range tap‑in. BBC commentator Steve Wilson described the ensuing VAR review as “one of the biggest VAR decisions there has ever been.” The decision extended the match and kept the game alive for both teams.

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