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Ronaldo’s two goals against Uzbekistan didn’t only give him the six-World-Cups record — they also moved him past Eusébio as Portugal’s all-time top scorer in World Cup matches. That gave the night even more weight from a Portuguese perspective, because it meant Ronaldo overtook one of the country’s most iconic football figures. So the post-match […]

One of the more viral reactions to Ronaldo’s celebration came from Zlatan Ibrahimović, who reacted to the “I’m back” line with a sarcastic comment during TV coverage. Zlatan essentially questioned why Ronaldo would say he’s back, joking that he never left in the first place. Because it was Zlatan, the quote immediately got attention and […]

After scoring in Portugal’s win, Ronaldo looked straight toward the cameras and delivered an “I’m back” message that instantly went viral. The celebration spread quickly online because it came after days of criticism over his opening-game display and because it followed a record-breaking night. It wasn’t just seen as a celebration — it was treated […]

After the win, Ronaldo admitted Portugal had gone through what he called a “dark week” following the disappointing draw against DR Congo. He said the criticism around the team had been intense and that the reaction after one match felt over the top, especially considering how early Portugal still are in the tournament. That made […]

Cristiano Ronaldo had an awkward post-match moment after Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan when he was repeatedly asked about a possible showdown with Lionel Messi instead of Portugal’s performance. Ronaldo made it clear he wanted the focus to stay on Portugal and the game that had just been played, rather than turning the press conference […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-breaking night for Portugal quickly sparked a reaction from Zlatan Ibrahimović — and it was exactly the kind of quote people expected from Zlatan. After Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and shouted “I’m back” toward the cameras, Zlatan was asked about the moment during FOX’s World Cup coverage. His […]

Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro had nothing but praise for Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s dominant win, warning just how dangerous he still is inside the box. Cannavaro said defenders have to be extremely smart around Ronaldo because even the smallest mistake can be punished immediately. The Italian, himself a World Cup winner, admitted Ronaldo remains one […]

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez was full of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo after the 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, describing him as the “perfect captain” following his two-goal performance. Martinez highlighted Ronaldo’s leadership, professionalism, and influence inside the squad after a week in which both the player and the manager had come under pressure. While Ronaldo’s goals […]

After Portugal’s 5-0 victory, Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro admitted that his side struggled to cope with the intensity and quality of the Portuguese attack. Cannavaro acknowledged that Cristiano Ronaldo’s early goal changed the momentum of the match, forcing Uzbekistan to chase the game against one of the tournament favourites. He praised Ronaldo’s movement and […]