Ronaldo Answers Critics With Record Goal After Quiet DR Congo Game

Ronaldo makes World Cup history
 

With two goals vs Uzbekistan, Ronaldo now has 145 international goals in 230 appearances. Both are men’s international football records.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cups. Ronaldo scores in 6th minute to break deadlock vs Uzbekistan...

 

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score at six separate World Cups after netting the opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

The 41-year-old faced criticism for a quiet, off-the-ball display in Portugal’s tournament opener vs DR Congo, but answered with his record-breaking goal vs Uzbekistan.

Needing three points after a 1-1 draw in their opener, Ronaldo broke the deadlock vs Uzbekistan in just six minutes.

Joao Cancelo delivered a perfect cross to the near post and Ronaldo met it with a sharp first-time finish.

After going 10 straight major tournament games without a goal, Ronaldo added a second vs Uzbekistan. That took him to 10 World Cup goals total, moving past Eusébio’s Portugal record.

He now sits on 145 international goals from 230 caps, both all-time records in men’s international football.