Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' with new World Cup record

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Cristiano Ronaldo said he was living a 'beautiful moment' after becoming the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday at the start of their campaign in Qatar.

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring their team's first goal via a penalty with his teammates during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match against Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Cristiano Ronaldo said he was living a “beautiful moment” after becoming the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday at the start of their campaign in Qatar.

Asked about his acrimonious departure from Manchester United this week, Ronaldo said the only thing that counted was Portugal's win. “All the rest, it doesn't matter.”

 

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