Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCristiano Ronaldo responded to critics with a defiant "I'm back, I'm back" message to the cameras after scoring two goals for Portugal in their 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old's brace made him the first player in history to score in six different World Cup tournaments, having first appeared in the competition in 2006. Ronaldo's first goal came from a low cross by Joao Cancelo, which he hooked in from six yards, while his second was a guided finish after being supplied by Bruno Fernandes. Pundits, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry, praised his performance, with Alexi Lalas noting his ability to perform under pressure despite the opposition. This achievement follows Lionel Messi also appearing in six World Cups and scoring a hat-trick against Algeria last week, though Ronaldo's 10 World Cup goals are still fewer than Messi's total of 18. In fullCristiano Ronaldo sends two-word message to critics after Portugal World Cup doubleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at doubters after starring in win over Uzbekistan
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCristiano Ronaldo responded to critics with a defiant "I'm back, I'm back" message to the cameras after scoring two goals for Portugal in their 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old's brace made him the first player in history to score in six different World Cup tournaments, having first appeared in the competition in 2006. Ronaldo's first goal came from a low cross by Joao Cancelo, which he hooked in from six yards, while his second was a guided finish after being supplied by Bruno Fernandes. Pundits, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry, praised his performance, with Alexi Lalas noting his ability to perform under pressure despite the opposition. This achievement follows Lionel Messi also appearing in six World Cups and scoring a hat-trick against Algeria last week, though Ronaldo's 10 World Cup goals are still fewer than Messi's total of 18. In fullCristiano Ronaldo sends two-word message to critics after Portugal World Cup doubleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
