Cristiano Ronaldo agonises over ‘dark week’ after responding to retirement calls with World Cup double (opens original article in a new tab)

Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after a poor World Cup performance but bounced back with two goals and an assist, describing the week as 'dark' while aiming to reach 1,000 career goals.

• Cristiano Ronaldo described a 'dark week' after criticism following a poor performance in the World Cup.
• Ronaldo scored two goals and provided an assist in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
• Ronaldo aims to reach 1,000 senior goals before retiring, with his tally now at 975.