Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Spanish national team.
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Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
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Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final win over Belgium.
July 10, 2026Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
July 6, 2026Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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