Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with a brace at the World Cup: 'I'm back!'
Cristiano Ronaldo se libera y completa la fiesta del Mundial: “I’m back!”
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against Uzbekistan at the World Cup, silencing debate about his role as Portugal's primary striker and putting his team in a strong position. The performance rounded off a successful start to Portugal's tournament. Ronaldo celebrated with the phrase 'I'm back!' signaling his renewed form.
Preview
Related dispatches
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
World Cup 2026 live updates: Spain virtually qualified
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
Yan Diomande: Leganés's discarded forward who became Europe's most wanted at the World Cup
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
Mexico wins all group stage games for the first time in World Cup history
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
Fede Valverde: from storm at Real Madrid to do-or-die with Uruguay at the World Cup
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
Zion Suzuki, Japan's mixed-race goalkeeper who is causing a stir at the World Cup
- EL PAÍS Jun 25, 2026
Brazil beats Scotland in World Cup as Vinicius doubles and Neymar debuts
- EL PAÍS Jun 24, 2026
Switzerland beats Canada, tops Group B and creates a World Cup star
- EL PAÍS Jun 24, 2026
2026 World Cup brackets: who plays who? Track the draw in real time
- EL PAÍS Jun 24, 2026
Colombia overcomes DR Congo and clinches qualification