Cristiano Ronaldo's surprising reaction when asked about Messi after Portugal-Uzbekistan match

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a standout performance in Portugal's dominant 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, scoring a brace and etching his name further into World Cup history. He became the first footballer to score in six different World Cups and surpassed Eusébio as Portugal's all-time leading scorer in the tournament with ten goals.

However, a moment following the match captured significant attention. When a journalist began to ask about Lionel Messi's recent performances, Ronaldo, after confirming the journalist spoke Spanish, turned his head and directed the question to another reporter, effectively cutting off the inquiry. When asked if any question was permissible, Ronaldo stated, "It depends on the question, otherwise I won't answer."

This occurred just a day after Lionel Messi also scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, bringing his World Cup total to 18 goals. Ronaldo's own historic day saw him open the scoring with a volley and later complete his brace with a skillful finish. He also narrowly missed a hat-trick due to strong saves from the Uzbek goalkeeper.

Earlier, when asked about a potential World Cup matchup between Portugal and Argentina, Ronaldo responded with less enthusiasm, calling it a "top" hypothetical but emphasizing his immediate focus on winning the current group stage match and preparing for the next challenge. He reiterated that the primary objective was to advance from the group, which Portugal achieved.

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It depends on the question, otherwise I won't answer.