Cristiano Ronaldo Declares 'I Am Back' After Portugal’s 5-0 Win and Sixth World Cup Goal
Portugal bounced back from a goalless draw with DR Congo by thumping Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second match. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a sublime finish from a Bruno Fernandes assist. He added his second from a precise through ball, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups and lifting his career tally to 975 goals for club and country. After the match, Ronaldo stared into the cameras and proclaimed: “I am back, I am back.” Explaining his words, he said they were meant to remind everyone that hard work pays off. He admitted the week had been “difficult” amid harsh criticism but praised his teammates and the team’s high line, saying the main goal was always to improve under pressure.
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