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Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start

Source: NPR Top StoriesJune 23, 2026
Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.

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