Ronaldo calls difficult week 'dark' but vows 'we are back' after scoring twice

Cristiano Ronaldo described his recent week as "difficult and dark" after scoring twice in Portugal's victory over Uzbekistan. The star player revealed he felt as though he had already retired but persevered, returning to the field.

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It was a difficult and dark week. I felt like I had already retired from football, but I kept going and here I am. It was difficult, I admit, but we are back.

"It was difficult, I admit, but we are back," Ronaldo stated, reflecting on the challenges he faced. He explained his "I'm back" shout was a reminder to not forget his presence in the sport.

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It's always nice to break records, but my goal is to help the national team achieve its objectives. At this stage, it is to reach the next round.

Despite personal struggles, Ronaldo's focus remains on the team's success. "My goal is to help the national team achieve its objectives. At this stage, it is to reach the next round," he said. He acknowledged the team received "a lot of blows" during the week, referencing a prior draw, but stressed their improvement and the importance of team confidence.

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For me, the most important thing is the work the team did, the confidence of the team. We received many blows during the week, we knew that was going to happen.

He added, "It's always nice to break records, but my goal is to help the national team achieve its objectives." Ronaldo's comments underscore his resilience and unwavering dedication to Portugal's World Cup campaign.

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It was for them not to forget.