Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with the win moving the team closer to the knockout rounds. Multiple outlets report that Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments, adding to his World Cup record. After a “difficult” or “dark” week that included criticism following a flat draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ronaldo says “I’m back” and signals relief after his brace against Uzbekistan.
Reports consistently describe the match as a rout, with Ronaldo striking two goals as Portugal dominate overall. Some accounts note that Ronaldo had faced questions about his form and continued ability at international tournament level, and that he had not scored in 10 major tournament games before Tuesday’s game. Several sources also mention his age, describing him as 41 and emphasizing how his two goals answer critics who had doubted him.
Overall, the coverage converges on the same key elements: Portugal’s 5-0 win, Ronaldo scoring twice, and his historic achievement of scoring across six World Cups while declaring himself “back.”
