Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional conclusion as Portugal suffered a narrow defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 tournament. The result ended the veteran forward’s hopes of lifting football’s biggest prize and marked his final appearance at a World Cup.

Ahead of the knockout clash, Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 edition would be the last World Cup of his career. The Portuguese captain appeared confident before the contest, but the match unfolded very differently as Portugal struggled to break down Spain’s defence.

Portugal’s campaign ends in heartbreak

Portugal entered the tournament with high expectations after an impressive qualification campaign and a squad featuring several established international players. The team was regarded as one of the contenders before the competition began.

However, Portugal found it difficult to consistently produce convincing performances during the tournament. Ronaldo remained the focal point of the attack, but the experienced striker was unable to make the decisive impact fans had hoped for.

Against Spain, Ronaldo registered only 19 touches and managed two shots on target, although neither seriously troubled the goalkeeper. As Portugal searched for a breakthrough, Spain found the decisive goal in stoppage time through Mikel Merino, sealing a dramatic victory.

Following the final whistle, Ronaldo was seen leaving the field in tears as teammates and supporters reflected on the end of an era.

A World Cup career filled with milestones

Ronaldo’s World Cup career began in 2006 and spanned six editions of the tournament. During that period, he set several notable records, including becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups.

He also finished as Portugal’s highest World Cup goalscorer, ending his career with 11 goals in the competition. However, knockout-stage success remained limited, with Portugal never progressing beyond the quarter-finals during his six World Cup campaigns.

His only knockout-stage World Cup goal came during the 2026 Round of 32 victory over Croatia, where he converted a penalty before being substituted. Goncalo Ramos later scored the winning goal to send Portugal into the Round of 16.

An emotional farewell

Although Ronaldo’s club and international career has featured remarkable achievements, including hundreds of goals and numerous major trophies, winning the FIFA World Cup remained an elusive ambition.

Portugal’s defeat to Spain closed the final chapter of Ronaldo’s World Cup story, bringing an emotional end to one of the most celebrated international careers in football history.

Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, which premiered on ZEE5 on July 3, has been removed from the streaming platform in India just two days after its release. The platform confirmed the development through an official statement, saying the film will remain unavailable in the country until further notice.

Originally titled Punjab 95, the film had been awaiting certification for several years after it was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022. It was eventually released on ZEE5 under the title Satluj.

ZEE5 thanks viewers for support

In its statement, ZEE5 expressed gratitude to viewers for the response the film received after its release.

The platform said the audience’s support and appreciation had been overwhelming and thanked subscribers who watched and backed the film.

ZEE5 also reiterated its confidence in the project, stating that it continues to support Satluj and the creative vision behind it. According to the platform, it believes meaningful storytelling can create a lasting impact and remains committed to backing authentic narratives.

Film unavailable in India until further notice

The streaming service confirmed that Satluj has been withdrawn from its Indian catalogue for the time being.

In its statement, ZEE5 said it is exploring all appropriate avenues through due process to make the film available again at the earliest opportunity. The platform added that it remains committed to supporting creators and stories made with artistic integrity and purpose.

While the film is currently unavailable to viewers in India, ZEE5 has not specified when it is expected to return to the platform.

Heavy monsoon rainfall continued to affect several parts of the country on Sunday and Monday, disrupting air travel, inundating roads and prompting weather alerts in multiple states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across eastern India over the next 24 hours.

Mumbai bears the brunt of heavy rainfall

Mumbai experienced one of the most severe impacts of the ongoing monsoon spell after heavy overnight rain and strong winds temporarily halted runway operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for around an hour.

The disruption led to the cancellation of four IndiGo flights, while 13 incoming flights were diverted before operations gradually returned to normal. Flight tracking data also showed significant delays, with nearly 90 per cent of departing flights delayed by more than an hour on average and almost half of arriving flights running behind schedule.

The IMD maintained a red alert for Mumbai after several areas recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, with some locations receiving close to 300 mm.

IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall

According to the IMD, a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is expected to cross the north Odisha coast within the next 24 hours.

The weather system is expected to bring widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across eastern India, while several other regions continue to remain under rainfall alerts due to active monsoon conditions.

Delhi under orange alert after hottest July day in two years

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, forecasting a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall across the national capital.

The alert comes after Delhi recorded its hottest July day in two years on Sunday, with the maximum temperature reaching 38.6 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat, moderate showers provided temporary relief in several areas of Delhi-NCR.

Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall in the region, receiving 49 mm of rain by Sunday afternoon. However, waterlogging was reported in parts of the locality, affecting commuters and residents.

Heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu

The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on Monday.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, multiple weather systems, including a trough extending from south Gujarat to Kerala and the depression over the Bay of Bengal, are expected to support widespread rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu. Other districts along the Western Ghats are also likely to receive moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds.

Rain-related incidents reported in Maharashtra

Heavy rainfall also led to several rain-related incidents in Maharashtra’s Thane and Palghar districts.

A 17-year-old boy drowned in the swollen Kamvari River in Bhiwandi, while two people were injured after part of a second-floor balcony collapsed in Navi Mumbai’s Vashi area. Authorities said continuous rainfall also triggered structural collapses and tree-fall incidents in several locations.

With active monsoon conditions continuing across large parts of the country, authorities have urged residents in affected regions to remain cautious and follow official weather advisories.