Ronaldo hits back after being 'retired' - but shuts down Messi question

CitrixNews Staff

· June 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after scoring twice in Portugal's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.
In his side's World Cup opener against DR Congo, the 41-year-old had extended his barren spell in major international competitions to 10 games and the pressure on manager Roberto Martinez to drop him appeared to be mounting.

Originally reported by Sky Sports. Read the full story at the original source.

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