India, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo had no interest in fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi after his match-winning brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old ended his goal drought in emphatic fashion, silencing critics who had questioned whether he still deserved a starting role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pressure had intensified after Ronaldo failed to score against DR Congo, while Messi began the tournament with a hat-trick and followed it up with another two-goal display. With the spotlight firmly on him ahead of the Uzbekistan clash, Portugal's captain responded in the only way he knows - by finding the back of the net. Ronaldo's two goals not only eased the pressure but also reminded everyone that writing him off...