C. Ronaldo: 'I have returned'

2026-06-23 23:30 © AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a "double," and Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5:0.

After a challenging week and discussions in social media and the press, the football legend bounced back, and it was very sweet.

After the victory, the forward said: "I know that for everyone who works hard, God helps. It was not an easy week, a dark week, it seemed like my football career was coming to an end. But I held on, as always, because I believe in hard work, not just football."

It wasn't easy, I have to admit, but we came back.

C. Ronaldo also explained his phrase "I am back," which was uttered in front of television cameras after the final whistle of the match.

"Yes, I said that because people cannot forget it," stated the 41-year-old legend.