Cristiano Ronaldo addresses criticism after scoring twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5–0. The reports agree that Ronaldo reacts to comments that he has been “retired,” effectively pushing back on the idea that he is no longer capable at international level. Following the match, he also deflects questions about Lionel Messi, with the coverage describing Ronaldo as shutting down the Messi-related line of questioning rather than engaging with it. Across the sources, the main focus is Ronaldo’s performance and his post-match responses. Portugal’s 5–0 victory includes Ronaldo contributing two goals, while the broader narrative centers on his manner of responding to detractors and refusing to link the discussion to Messi. No additional details about the specific criticism, the exact exchange, or the broader tournament context are provided in the excerpts, but all accounts tie Ronaldo’s comments directly to his two goals and the outcome of the match against Uzbekistan.