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Journalist Asks Cristiano Ronaldo About Messi; Portuguese Star's Reaction Goes Viral

Argentine Lionel Messi captivated fans at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, first netting a hat-trick against Algeria and then scoring two goals to defeat Austria. His Portuguese rival's reaction, however, didn't take long. In his team's second outing, Cristiano Ronaldo responded by rewriting the history books, but instead of celebrating, he had to manage his emotions in front of the media after the match.
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The star Portuguese forward delivered a fantastic moment just six minutes into the match. His unstoppable strike not only secured a crucial goal but also etched his name into history – Ronaldo became the first footballer ever to score in six consecutive World Cups.

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At 41 years and 138 days old, he also became the second-oldest goalscorer in World Cup history, trailing only the legendary Cameroonian Roger Milla. Milla, at 42 years and 39 days, scored against Russia at the 1994 World Cup in the USA during his African team's 6-1 defeat.

Immediately after the final whistle, the emotional Portuguese striker shared his joy with fans on social media before heading to face the press. However, what started as a calm press conference quickly took a turn. When one of the attending media representatives attempted to bring up Lionel Messi's excellent form, Ronaldo's expression instantly changed, and he abruptly cut off the reporter mid-sentence.

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"Next, next question," he interjected, stopping the journalist. Without any explanation, he immediately pointed to another reporter in the room. The entire incident was captured by the cameras present.

Despite the tension in the mixed zone, Portugal can be satisfied with their tournament progress so far. Thanks to their latest triumph, they have climbed to the top of Group K with four points.

Colombia is breathing down their neck with three points, while the Democratic Republic of Congo sits in third with one point. Uzbekistan languishes at the bottom of the table, having failed to secure a single point in their two matches played.

However, the balance of power in this group could dramatically shift in the coming hours. A crucial match between Colombia and Congo is scheduled at the Guadalajara stadium, which will significantly impact qualification prospects.

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