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Cristiano Ronaldo ended his international goal drought with two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, then shut down a Lionel Messi question.

European Union diplomats said several countries were hoping to start expelling failed asylum seekers to the African nation, with deportations to Uzbekistan and Uganda also on the cards.

DUMBOORNAGAR, India and SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 24 (IPS) - At dawn, when the waters of Dumboor Lake lie still under a pale grey sky, Santo Chakma, 63, nudges his narrow wooden boat into a reservoir that swallowed his childhood.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, silencing critics after a tough start. He avoided discussing Lionel Messi, focusing instead on Portugal's improved performance.

Ronaldo scored twice yesterday against Uzbekistan, which made him the first player to ever score in six different World Cups, from 2006 through this current tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan ...

Here is every record Cristiano Ronaldo broke with his two-goal outing against Uzbekistan.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, quieting critics after his forgettable performance in the team's 1-1 draw with Congo in the opener.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a simple but strong message as the final whistle sounded after Portugal's big win at the World Cup on Tuesday.