CRISTIANO RONALDO cut off a reporter as they attempted to ask a question about Lionel Messi.
The veteran, 41, scored twice as his side in Houston.
Cristiano Ronaldo was asked a question about Lionel MessiCredit: Refer to source
The veteran forward, 41, turned away and asked another reporter for their question insteadCredit: Refer to source
shook off a disappointing opener against to play a starring role on matchday two.
After the match, the former superstar into a TV camera.
But the forward was less enthusiastic when asked about in the mixed zone.
As a reporter began a question by pointing out the Argentine’s latest goal haul against yesterday, Ronaldo turned away and pointed towards another journalist, motioning towards them to ask their question.
The original reporter had just mentioned ‘s name too, potentially to point out his goals against last night, when he was cut off.
Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, is the top scorer in the tournament with five goals in just two matches.
Ronaldo, however, was in no mood to talk about his old rival.
Instead, he gushed over his own performance.
Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Uzbekistan Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Asked about his “I’m back” comment, Ronaldo said: “Yes, so people do not forget.”
On his display, the veteran added: “They said I should retire… but I am here.
“The noise from outside is always like this, but we can’t control it. We keep going and we are united.”
Ronaldo is the to ever start a World Cup match.
He is not the competition’s oldest scorer, however, with Roger Milla having netted aged 42 in 1994.
Portugal will take on in their final group game on Saturday night.
If they win they will finish top of Group K.
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