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Ronaldo Scores Twice, Makes History at Six World Cups as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan 5-0
Times of India·Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston to strengthen their World Cup knockout hopes. The 41-year-old became the first player ever to score in six different World Cups, and also broke Eusébio's 60-year-old record to become Portugal's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 10 goals. After the match, Ronaldo declared 'I'm back' and refused to entertain questions about Messi.
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Ronaldo is one of the most followed athletes on the planet — this record-breaking performance is the kind of moment that transcends football and dominates global sports conversation.
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