Ronaldo Makes World Cup History As Portugal Captain Becomes 1st Man To Score In 6 Tournaments

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into football folklore on Tuesday, becoming the first male player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments as Portugal cruised to victory over Uzbekistan.
The 41-year-old captain silenced his critics with a vintage display, ending a frustrating goal drought by scoring twice in Portugal’s group-stage encounter and setting a remarkable new World Cup record.
Ronaldo struck in the sixth minute to give Portugal an early lead before adding a second goal in the 39th minute after racing onto a perfectly weighted through ball. The brace not only put Portugal firmly in control of the match but also secured a place in football ...