French newspaper: 'Don't anger Ronaldo'

International media outlets unanimously praised Cristiano Ronaldo after his two goals in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

Ronaldo scored a brace in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second match of Group K at the 2026 World Cup quickly became the focus of international media attention. Besides the emphatic win by Roberto Martinez's team, Cristiano Ronaldo was the name most frequently mentioned.

At the age of 41, Ronaldo scored a brace and became the first player to score in six different World Cups. The Portuguese striker also surpassed Eusebio to become the top scorer for his country at the World Cup, with 10 goals.

British media paid particular attention to Ronaldo ending his 10-match goalless streak in major tournaments. The Guardian highlighted CR7's break of the scoring drought on the day Portugal crushed Uzbekistan. The newspaper also questioned whether this year's Golden Boot race was becoming a competition between veterans, with Lionel Messi already having 5 goals and Ronaldo responding with a brace.

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The Independent suggests that Ronaldo silenced his critics. After a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Congo in their opening match, Portugal faced considerable skepticism. The victory against Uzbekistan was therefore seen as a strong response.

Ronaldo is still showing his class at the age of 41.

Spanish news agency EFE wrote that Ronaldo "joined the party" with Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland on a record-breaking day. EFE also recalled that Ronaldo is the second oldest player to score in World Cup history, after Roger Milla of Cameroon.

In Spain, AS noted that Ronaldo once again did what he's used to doing after criticism: responding with a goal. Marca saw Portugal's victory as a direct answer to the doubts of the past few days, while Sport described the performance as a release from the pressure of the draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Meanwhile, L'Equipe took a more satirical approach, writing that "one shouldn't anger Ronaldo." The French newspaper emphasized Portugal's easy victory over Uzbekistan, but the biggest highlight remained CR7's performance.

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After a disappointing opening match, Ronaldo returned in his usual style: scoring goals, breaking records, and drawing all eyes to himself.

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