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Cristiano Ronaldo's mother expresses pride after World Cup milestone

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother expresses pride after World Cup milestone

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo received a heartfelt message from his mother, Maria Dolores, after becoming the first player to score in six men's World Cup finals. His latest achievement came from scoring a brace in Portugal's recent 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan. Ahead of Portugal's upcoming group stage match against Colombia, Maria Dolores expressed pride in her son's historic accomplishment and thanked fans for their support. Ronaldo's performance comes as he aims to improve upon a poor showing in Portugal's opener against DR Congo. The possibility remains for Ronaldo to play in the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by several nations.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo scored in his sixth World Cup, making history
•He netted two goals against Uzbekistan in a 5-0 win
•Maria Dolores praised her son in a FIFA video message
•Portugal's next match is against Colombia in Miami
•Ronaldo might still play in the 2030 World Cup

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What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo might have won almost everything there is to win in soccer but a heartfelt message from his mother surely ranks highly in his list of awards. The 41-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable career and one that keeps on giving.
— Yahoo Sports

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