'I'm back': Record-breaker Ronaldo fires Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston, then flatly refused to answer a reporter's question about Lionel Messi, dismissing it with a shout of "vale."
- Ronaldo's irritation followed a difficult week after Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where he failed to score and faced harsh public criticism before Tuesday's redemptive performance.
- Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments during the match. Messi had just broken the all-time World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose.
- When asked about a potential knockout match against Argentina, Ronaldo called it a "beautiful moment for football," emphasizing his focus remains helping Portugal win rather than engaging in individual comparisons.
- As World Cup play continues across North America, Portugal and Argentina remain in separate groups but could collide in the knockout rounds if both teams advance through their respective brackets.
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World Cup 2026: 'I thought he never left' – Zlatan Ibrahimovic shades Ronaldo
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on Tuesday threw shades at Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain led his team to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup. Recall that Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Following his second goal, Ronaldo delivered a simple message: “I’m back.” The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward repeated the message after the final whistle as he walked off the pitch. Reacting, Ib…
Ronaldo nets two goals, scores at record sixth World Cup as Portugal romps over Uzbekistan, 5-0
HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments on Tuesday as his pair of goals helped Portugal to a 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan. The post Ronaldo nets two goals, scores at record sixth World Cup as Portugal romps over Uzbekistan, 5-0 appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
Ronaldo's brace powers Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, renewing hope that the team is a contender for the title. Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to the 5-0 win and move on from its disappointing performance in the opening 1-1 draw with Congo. “We improved,” Ronaldo said in Portuguese. “It’s life, sometimes you will have challen…
Cristiano Ronaldo is asked about Lionel Messi after Portugal's win over Uzbekistan and interrupts the interview. Portugal now face Colombia in their final group game.
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