Ronaldo late to World Cup party but still able to steal the show
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals for Portugal in their 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, marking his first World Cup goals in this tournament. With these goals, he became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s top scorer in World Cup history.Key Facts
- Ronaldo scored twice in the first half against Uzbekistan.
- Portugal won the match 5-0.
- Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
- He passed Eusebio as Portugal’s leading World Cup goal scorer.
- Ronaldo’s coach, Roberto Martinez, praised his attitude and influence on the team.
- Uzbekistan’s coach Fabio Cannavaro highlighted Ronaldo’s skill and professionalism.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Ronaldo on his achievement.
- Ronaldo had not scored in the earlier matches but was able to make an important impact in this game.
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