Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if the veteran captain would start his team's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Ronaldo 'a role model' says Portugal coach after slow World Cup start

Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao insisted on Sunday his teammates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar's role in their lacklustre World Cup opener.

No pressure to pass to Portugal star Ronaldo: Conceicao

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.

Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday.

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre is hoping they put on a good showing at the 2026 World Cup, where their campaign gets underway against Portugal at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Wednesday.

DR Congo and Portugal square off in historic clash

Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making up for an off night for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal beat Nigeria in World Cup tune-up despite Ronaldo woes

Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of teammates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.

Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

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