Ronaldo underlines legacy, importance to Portugal ...
"Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start?" was a valid question after his dud vs. Congo DR, but he answered it emphatically in Portugal's win on Tuesday.
HOUSTON -- Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start for Portugal ? Here, in Houston, was your answer.
In a FIFA World Cup defined so far by big names -- with Lionel Messi , Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland leading the race for the Golden Boot -- Ronaldo has now joined the party, scoring twice in Portugal's 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
"I'm back! I'm back!" he shouted, in English, looking straight down the camera, at full time. A message had been sent, and Ronaldo wanted to make it absolutely clear.
He was the only truly global superstar missing. No longer.
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