THE LOWDOWN — THE FULL HISTORY
THE NIGHT
On 23 June 2026, at 41, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. They were his ninth and tenth World Cup goals, making him Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer.
THE MAN HE PASSED
The record had stood for nearly sixty years and belonged to Eusébio, the Black Panther. In 1966 he scored nine goals, won the Golden Boot and took Portugal to third place.
THE TORCH
One lit the torch and one carries it now.
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THE TERRACES — DISCUSSION
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