Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics emphatically on Tuesday, scoring twice as Portugal dominated Uzbekistan five-nil in World Cup play. The forty-one-year-old's brace secured his country's first victory of the tournament. According to France 24, Ronaldo's commanding display proved age remains secondary to skill when it comes to international soccer's highest stage.

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