Former Ballon D’Or Winner Praises Ronaldo And Warns Defenders: “If You Give Him One Centimetre, You Are Dead”

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 […]

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Roberto Martinez Calls Cristiano Ronaldo The “Perfect Captain” After Portugal Win

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 […]

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Uzbekistan Coach Fabio Cannavaro Admits Portugal Quality Was “Too Much To Handle”

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 […]

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Rio Ferdinand And Gary Neville Lead Praise For Cristiano Ronaldo After Historic World Cup Display

Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan immediately sparked strong reactions from former teammates and Premier League legends, with several high-profile voices rushing to praise the 41-year-old forward. Rio Ferdinand highlighted Ronaldo’s mentality, pointing to how he continues to deliver on the biggest stages despite constant criticism about his age and longevity. Gary […]

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Ronaldo’s Record Night Puts Portugal Back on Track at the World Cup

Portugal needed a response after their disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup — and Cristiano Ronaldo made sure they got one. In a dominant 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored twice and led Portugal to a result that completely changed the mood around their campaign. Beyond the scoreline, Ronaldo’s performance carried huge significance. His […]

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“I’m Back” — Ronaldo Fires Back at Critics After Historic Portugal Win

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t just answer his critics with goals — he answered them with a message. After Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo made it clear that the doubts surrounding him over the past week only fueled his response, declaring that people should never count him out. The Portuguese captain had faced heavy criticism after […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo Makes World Cup History With Brace as Portugal Crush Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a statement performance on the biggest stage, scoring twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old opened the scoring early in the match before adding a second before halftime, leading Portugal to their first win of the tournament in dominant fashion. With those two goals, Ronaldo […]

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