“This is far from over,” Cristiano Ronaldo warned after a deeply frustrating World Cup opener against DR Congo. As ever, the insatiable scorer proved to be right, scoring twice in Portugal’s breezy victory over Uzbekistan.
Ronaldo’s brace not only served as a cathartic response to the waves of criticism washing his way in the aftermath of a goalless start to the competition, but it also saw the 41-year-old become the first player, man or woman, to score at six different editions of the World Cup.
