HOUSTON, June 23 : Cristiano Ronaldo joined the World Cup party with his two goals for Portugal against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, putting behind him a difficult week and reminding fans that his predatory instincts around the box have not diminished.Ronaldo netted twice in the first half as Portugal romped to a 5

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan,…

The striker put on a record-setting performance, a reminder that one of soccer’s greatest legends continues to defy time.