Cristiano Ronaldo shone in the match against Uzbekistan.
In the early hours of June 24th, Ronaldo officially set a new historical milestone for Portuguese football. With two goals against Uzbekistan in Group K, the 41-year-old striker now has a total of 10 goals in World Cups , officially surpassing the decades-old record of 9 goals held by legendary Eusebio.
This achievement not only makes Ronaldo the greatest goalscorer for the "European Selecao" in world football history, but also extends his unprecedented personal record of scoring in six consecutive World Cups (from 2006 to 2026). This is a milestone that no other player in football history has ever reached.
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Despite turning 41, the captain of the Portuguese national team still maintains top form and an impressive goal-scoring record. Currently, Ronaldo holds the position of the second oldest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup finals, second only to Cameroonian legend Roger Milla.
Returning to the match itself, Roberto Martinez's team had little difficulty defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 to temporarily take the top spot in Group K, while Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have yet to play.
Ronaldo was different, and Portugal doubled their lead to 2-0. Instead of taking a shot from the familiar free-kick spot, Ronaldo gave Mendes the opportunity to shine with a goal, helping Portugal lead Uzbekistan 2-0 in the early hours of June 24th.
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