
Ronaldo answers critics with double in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six men's World Cups and hits back at a hostile week as Portugal revive their group campaign.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six men's World Cups and hits back at a hostile week as Portugal revive their group campaign.

With criticism of the veteran forward mounting before the Uzbekistan match, manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed some of the commentary as unfair, leaving the next performance to settle the debate.

The Portugal forward's latest tournament goal added another record to one of football's longest international careers, reportedly making him the first player to score across six men's World Cups.

Prince Edward and Sophie undertook a three-day visit to Portugal to celebrate the anniversary of the Treaty of Windsor, laying wreaths at Batalha Monastery and viewing the original 1386 documents.