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

Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start
NPR News Tuesday 23 June 2026, 18:59 UTC By Russell Lewis 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Michael Steele)

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.

(Image credit: Michael Steele)

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