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Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Messi, critics after Portugal’s 5:0 win against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first to score in six World Cups, sending a defiant message to critics and rivals.
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The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?
Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup
brazilnews.net
· Jun 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo records brace as Portugal rout Uzbekistan
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.Ronaldo became the first player with goals in six editions of the World Cup. He eclipsed Eusebio as Portugal's all-time World Cup goals leader with 10. And at 41, he is the seco
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Houston, June 24 (SANA) Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal moved closer to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match in Houston on Tuesday. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s advantage 11 minutes later. []
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal SURVIVE at the World Cup in chaotic win over Croatia featuring first EVER knockout round goal, an injury-time winner - and VAR drama even later on!
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal SURVIVE at the World Cup in chaotic win over Croatia featuring first EVER knockout round goal, an injury-time winner - and VAR drama even later on!
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
Ronaldo appears to say ‘Bismillah’ before penalty | AJ #shorts
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty, scoring the equalizing goal for Portugal against Croatia, in their Round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium on Friday. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
NBC News
· Jun 28, 2026
El partidazo entre Colombia y Portugal, además del triunfo de Argentina es lo Mejor del Día
Colombianos y portugueses ofrecieron uno de los mejores partidos y donde solamente faltó el gol, mientras que Messi volvió a marcar.
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