'Felt like I'd retired!' - Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 'dark week' & makes 'we're back' declaration after Portugal thrash Uzbekistan at 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to score in six different tournaments. The forward addressed his recent media criticism, describing the previous week as a difficult period for him and the team.
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Documents a significant historical milestone for one of football's most prominent athletes during a major global event.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a defiant message to his critics after inspiring Portugal to a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. The legendary forward has revealed the personal toll of the media scrutiny he faced after Portugal s 1-1 draw with DR Congo on matchday one, calling it a "dark week".
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