At forty-one, Cristiano Ronaldo faced questions about whether he still belonged on the World Cup stage. After a quiet start against the Democratic Republic of Congo, doubts were mounting. But against Uzbekistan, the legendary Portuguese forward answered decisively—scoring twice in a standout performance. According to NPR, Ronaldo showed that at this tournament, age remains just a number.

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