“Cristiano Ronaldo avoids talking about Messi after scoring his first goals in the 2026 World Cup”

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Houston, United States. Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo avoided answering a question related to Lionel Messi during the mixed zone following Portugal’s victory over Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Ronaldo, who was chosen as Man of the Match after scoring a brace, showed discomfort when a journalist tried to ask him about Messi, who a day earlier became the top scorer in World Cup history by reaching 18 goals.

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When he heard the beginning of the question, the Portuguese captain interrupted the reporter and decided not to answer.

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“It depends on what you ask, I don’t answer,” expressed Ronaldo before continuing to attend to other media outlets.

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Beyond the episode, the striker celebrated a special night by scoring his first two goals in the current World Cup, ending a scoring drought in the tournament.

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After the match, Cristiano acknowledged that he went through difficult moments during the last week due to criticism regarding his performance and speculation about a possible retirement.

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“It was a difficult and dark week, it started as if I had retired from soccer, but I resisted as I always resist because I believe in work more than anything. They said I should retire, but I am here,” he stated.

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The Portuguese also explained the meaning of his celebration, in which he looked at the cameras and uttered the phrase “I’m back”.

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“It has been like this for 23 years. It was so they wouldn’t forget,” he pointed out.

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With his performance against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo regains prominence in the 2026 World Cup and reaffirms his relevance in the elite of international football, while Portugal continues its path in search of advancing to the decisive rounds of the tournament.

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