@guardiansport: ‘I’m back, I’m back,’ Cristiano Ronaldo shouted into a television camera after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan and becoming the first player to find the net in six World Cups. Ronaldo and Portugal had come under heavy criticism after a flat draw against Democratic Republic of the Congo. “God helps those who work hard,” Ronaldo said later. “It was a difficult, dark week; it felt like I’d already retired from football. But I held on as I always do because I believe more in hard work than in football. It was difficult, I have to admit, but we’re back.” Ronaldo acknowledged his record, set the day after Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s highest scorer of all time, but paid tribute to Portugal’s collective recovery. The 41-year-old’s two goals against Uzbekistan also make him the second-oldest player to score at a World Cup behind Cameroon forward Roger Milla, who was 42 when he scored at the 1994 tournament in the United States. Portugal’s win reignited hopes that the team can become genuine contenders. “Today I was [named] the best player on the field, tomorrow it will be someone else,” Ronaldo said. “If we are united, I think we can go very far.” Asked about Messi’s goals, he replied bluntly: “I don’t care about Messi.” When the Argentinian star was brought up again he appeared unable to hide his annoyance. Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #cristianoronaldo #ronaldo #cr7cristianoronaldo

BrownEyedWitch :

Ronaldo’s arrogance cost Portugal the early exit from the finals

M :

It’s not about hating on Messi he just doesn’t like to be compared like they just tryna annoy him it’s so clear

INTROVERT96♓ :

Jacques St. Juste :

If you going to interview the man, why ask him about others that he is also in competition with.. He is annoyed, as he should. He did right.

Calvin :

I’m a Messi fan and I really respect him for scoring goals, but he shouldn't have said that—especially since Portugal hasn't even qualified yet. You talk as if you're the greatest player, when in reality, you're just an ordinary player🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

bravo :

This guy lowkey hates Messi because he is stealing his shine

francescovelaroja :

i am back

the random phil :

Poor guy

uay :

People keep compare and treat like both of them are enemies to each other. Sometimes they question is good but netizen will twist the answer into argument. Both of them have respect for each other i think

ambotang :

sakit dan perih hati ini bang bawa2 nama goat😅

Ren :

Cesia :

q

Cheezymilky :

Waduhh panas beliau🤣

Nihad :

I’m back 🫪😂i thought he never left 😂

user2422886492615 :

panas dia😂😂😂

𝓗𝓞𝓣 𝓓𝓞𝓖 🌴 :

😳

Anonymous😎 :

"He’s easily one of the most arrogant guys I’ve ever met. Honestly, the only thing to respect about him is how hard he works."