The story of CR7 is not simply about a phenomenon who scored nearly a thousand goals, won trophies, or set records. CR7's true obsession lies in something else: making what he has just achieved seem insufficient. When he seems to have reached his peak, Ronaldo will set a new milestone; when a record is broken, Ronaldo immediately seeks another, higher, further record, until he elevates the challenge to a level that sometimes seems unimaginable.
Therefore, watching Portugal play in the World Cup is essentially about admiring Ronaldo. It doesn't matter how many talented players coach Martinez has, or what level Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, or Rafael Leao are at. The attention is still on CR7. That's unchangeable.
Throughout the past week, the debate has resurfaced surrounding whether Ronaldo is still the undisputed leader of the team? Do Ronaldo's teammates truly follow him the way the Argentinians follow Messi? Some argue that CR7 is now considered just "an ordinary player" in the Portuguese national team's dressing room. Ronaldo is quiet and... scores goals, although his brace against Uzbekistan, compared to his previous goals, wasn't particularly symbolic or spectacular. But at this point, that's not the issue. The issue is that whenever someone talks about his decline, Ronaldo finds a way to steer the conversation in a different direction. CR7 does this through what he does best. With his two goals against Uzbekistan, CR7 set another record that will forever hold a special place in his personal collection: the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups, an extraordinary feat of consistency. Six World Cups meant experiencing multiple generations, adapting to completely different contexts and conditions, different teammates and opponents. Furthermore, CR7 became the highest-scoring Portuguese player in World Cup history, surpassing the legendary Eusebio.
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Portuguese fans are eagerly awaiting more goals from Ronaldo. |
For many players, simply being compared to Eusebio is an achievement, but Ronaldo has to go beyond that, turning the comparison into a ranking and from a ranking into a record. That's why he takes such meticulous care of his body and fitness, why he still impresses at 41, and why he's still watched with curiosity worldwide . Nobody watches Portugal just to see if they win or lose, but to discover what Ronaldo will create next. What new records will he set along the way, what limits once considered insurmountable will he choose to overcome? The knockout rounds will confirm or disprove that the decision to always keep Ronaldo on the pitch, despite marketing and technical opportunities, was correct and untouchable.
Ronaldo's final roar (siuuuuu) to the world was not just a declaration of an impending farewell, but also a recognition of a career built on the relentless pursuit of the seemingly impossible. A journey nearing its end, yet even in its final stretch, it continues to generate the same familiar reactions as over the past two decades: doubt, criticism, challenge, and ultimately, a response.
“I’m back!” Ronaldo shouted. He was back, the hero had returned. Ronaldo appeared with a brace, along with Yamal, Haaland, Messi, Mbappe… all were there for the party to begin.
Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/the-thao/worldcup-2026/ronaldo-tieng-gam-cuoi-cung-1045998
































































