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·23 June 2026

💪🏼Cristiano, like Michael Jordan: I'm back, I'm back

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After Portugal’s rout, the Madeira-born star looked into the camera and declared that he is back.

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He was the standout player of the match and the MVP of the clash against Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo, in case he had ever gone away, once again showed up on the big stage.

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At the end of the match, a camera turned toward him and he did not hesitate to stare straight into it and shout, Michael Jordan-style, “I’m back, I’m back”... “I’m back, I’m back.”

Cristiano has scored his first two goals of this World Cup and has risen to yesterday’s challenge from Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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